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Belabored Podcast #181: Hong Kong Pushed to the Edge
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Following Hong Kong’s first general strike in decades, three activists talk about labor’s role in the protests.
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The Donald Trump of St. Paul is in a Labor Dispute
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Described in a City Pages article as the Donald Trump of St Paul development, Madison Equities owner Jim Crockarell is at the center of a labor dispute.
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Wage Theft Rally
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The Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council held a rally and barbecue outside of city hall in support of the proposed Minneapolis wage theft ordinance.
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Close the Camps
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United Steel Workers held a downtown Minneapolis rally calling on the government to close the camps at the US- Mexico border and fix, “our broken immigration system.”
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Wage Theft Bill Signing
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On Monday, flanked by advocates and supporters, Gov. Tim Walz held a signing ceremony for bipartisan provisions of H.F. 2, the Omnibus Jobs and Economic Development budget, creating the strongest protections against wage theft in the country.
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We’re Human not Robots
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On ‘Prime Day’ Amazon warehouse workers at MSP1 in Shakopee took part in an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike for safe & reliable jobs, better working conditions, the right to organize, and increased respect for the predominantly East African workforce.
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Skyway March Calling on St. Paul Building Owners to #CleanUpYourGreed
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Protest comes as “Justice for Janitors” actions were held across the country
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VIDEO: Nelson Pinos is Fighting for His Day in Court
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Immigrant rights activists from Minnesota and Connecticut with union and community allies held a press conference yesterday at the office of Senator Amy Klobuchar to support Nelson Pinos.
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VIDEO: Rally at Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken on West Lake Street
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Facing a series of complaints from workers, Bonchon admitted that it took tips from servers and issued an apology. However, reimbursed tips came with a 5 percent deduction for “credit card processing fees.”
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VIDEO: Home Care Workers are Fighting to address the ‘Care Crisis’
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Home Care Workers organized by SEIU Healthcare Minnesota are currently bargaining their third contract.
As they bargain with the state of Minnesota, they are pushing for a minimum wage of at least $15, more training for the workers and other provisions that will help address the “care crisis.”