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As Afghans Suffer, U.S. Stalls on Plan to Return Central Bank Funds

By Sarah Lazare | December 19, 2022

In September, the U.S. created a foundation that was supposed to unfreeze Afghanistan’s foreign assets. Yet, interviews with trustees reveal that, in three months, no funds have been disbursed—or concrete plans made—to help the Afghan people.

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Rail Workers Reject Contract Recommendations, Say They're Ready to Strike

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Bargaining

Hospital nurses in Twin Cities, Duluth vote to authorize strike

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Community

Transition and transformation at the Labor Education Service

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Bargaining

A First Contract for Mexican GM Plant's Independent Union

Government
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Unions decry Supreme Court ruling, urge action to protect abortion access

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | July 1, 2022

Several union leaders in Minnesota remain committed to protecting working people’s right to and access to abortion.

Elections
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Union election begins for over 400 Planned Parenthood workers

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | June 28, 2022

Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, hundreds of workers at Planned Parenthood begin voting for their union election.

News

New program seeks to end wage theft and abuse in the local construction industry

By Amie Stager | May 13, 2022

People hear of good wages in the construction industry, but the reality can be different for those who have nonunion jobs or work for corrupt contractors.

News
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Blaze Pizza workers win back stolen wages

By Amie Stager | March 31, 2022

Workers at Blaze Pizza celebrate their wage theft settlement and worker power after learning their rights and activating a system to enforce those rights.

Bargaining
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Minneapolis Public Schools Food Service Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

By Amie Stager | March 3, 2022

Food service workers from Minneapolis Public Schools, who’ve been waiting on a contract for a year and a half, have become the fourth union in the Twin Cities to authorize a strike in recent events.

Bargaining
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Healthcare Workers Reach Agreement with Allina, Withdraw Strike

By Amie Stager | May 6, 2021

Frontline healthcare workers have reached a tentative agreement after months of bargaining with Allina Health.

Government
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Minnesotans Call for Paid Family Leave

By Amie Stager | February 25, 2021

The Paid Family & Medical Leave Act would establish a system enabling workers to take time off to care for loved ones without having to worry about income.

News

Health and Wellness Clinics Open for Laborers

By Amie Stager | December 22, 2020

In a unique partnership, laborers have opened three clinics in Minnesota devoted to the healthcare needs of workers.

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Minnesota State Legislature Passes Historic Public Works Bill

By Amie Stager | October 19, 2020

During the fifth special session this year, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a historic capital investment bill celebrated by workers.

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