Government
Millions would get paid sick leave under Congressional proposal
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Congress is considering legislation to require employers to provide paid sick leave to the millions of American workers who currently have none.
Government
Senate passes minimum wage increase — with tax breaks
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The U.S. Senate passed legislation Thursday to increase the federal minimum wage, but coupled the measure with tax breaks for business.
Government
Coleman, Klobuchar back ‘clean’ minimum wage bill, but measure fails
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The U.S. Senate failed to pass a "clean" bill Wednesday to raise the minimum wage, but is likely to approve new legislation that will couple the increase with tax breaks for business.
Government
Rally Friday for an increase in the minimum wage
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Several organizations will rally Friday outside the St. Paul office of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman to urge his support for legislation to raise the federal minimum wage without attaching the "tip penalty" and special interest tax breaks.
Government
Unions respond to governor’s address
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Leaders of education and public employee unions said they are eager to see results following Gov. Tim Pawlenty\’s State of the State Address Wednesday.
Government
Walz supports higher minimum wage
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Raising the federal minimum wage will be a top priority for newly elected Congressman Tim Walz, the DFLer from southern Minnesota said.
Government
Ellison strikes themes of inclusion, social justice
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The eyes of the world were on Washington, D.C. Thursday as Democrat Keith Ellison took the oath of office as the first Muslim member of the U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota\’s Fifth Congressional District. Two days earlier, he received a rousing send-off at a Minnesota union hall.
Government
Union member to head new labor division
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The new DFL leadership in the Minnesota House has created a new Labor and Consumer Protection Division. And a labor union member will be its chair.
Government
Health care, education to be top legislative goals
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"We\’re heading for a day where more folks have health insurance and it\’s more affordable and where public education for all Minnesota kids is excellent."
Government
Rally for reform Monday at Senate office
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Outraged by the raids in Worthington and five other cities, immigrant rights advocates will hold a vigil and rally Monday at the office of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, R-Minn.