Government
Key lawmakers call on U to settle strike
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The chairs of two key legislative committees for higher education stepped up pressure this week for a fair settlement of the University of Minnesota strike. With video!
Government
Senators propose modernizing unemployment insurance
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Saying the nation\’s unemployment insurance system is outmoded and puts so many obstacles in the way of workers that only 35 percent of jobless get aid, a bipartisan group of senators unveiled a $7 billion modernization plan.
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Oberstar urges more funding for bridge repair
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In remarks at the state Capitol, Congressman Jim Oberstar reiterated his belief that the United States should bump its gas tax to increase funding for bridge repair.
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St. Paul faces difficult budget choices
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman presented his 2008 budget proposal against a backdrop of uncertainty over the likelihood and scope of a special legislative session in the wake of the I-35W bridge collapse.
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MAPE members raise funds for cafeteria workers
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The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees is asking all of its members and all state employees to continue the boycott of three state-run cafeterias until all workers who want to return to their jobs are back at work.
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Workers pledge support for Capitol cafeteria boycott
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With a rally at the state Capitol Wednesday, supporters ramped up the campaign to restore the jobs of 18 veteran cafeteria workers axed by an anti-union food service company.
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Capitol cafeteria workers to rally Wednesday
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Workers losing their jobs to an anti-union contractor at three state Capitol cafeterias will rally with supporters Wednesday.
Government
Public pressure stops changes to Family and Medical Leave law
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Public pressure — in the form of 15,000 comments — apparently forced the Bush Labor Department to keep federal rules enforcing the Family and Medical Leave Act unchanged, at least for now.
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Union urges boycott of state Capitol cafeterias
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UNITE HERE Local 17 called a boycott of Capitol cafeterias after the state of Minnesota awarded the food service contract to a company that won\’t recognize the employees\’ union and is laying off workers.
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AFSCME calls Hatch resignation ‘first step’
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The union organizing lawyers at the Minnesota Attorney General\’s office said the resignation by Mike Hatch is "a first step," but many issues remain unresolved for the agency\’s workers.