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Toyota success may be at the expense of workers
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As Toyota surpasses General Motors in worldwide vehicle sales, questions are being raised about the way it treats employees at its U.S. plants.
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Los Angeles port to close for May Day
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The port of Los Angeles will shut down Tuesday as part of May Day mobilizations across the United States to support immigrant workers\’ rights.
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Campaign grows for Employee Free Choice Act
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The campaign to pass the Employee Free Choice Act is building, as supporters are writing lawmakers — in particular U.S. Senator Norm Coleman — calling for passage of the landmark legislation.
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On MLK anniversary, security officers spread message of hope
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Nearly two dozen private security officers are visiting other officers around the Twin Cities to share a vision for transforming low-wage service jobs into good jobs with family health care and living wages.
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AFL-CIO Organizing Institute in St. Paul April 21-22
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The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will offer a two-day organizer training in St. Paul April 21-22.
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Champion Air workers join Teamsters
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A group of 72 mechanics and maintenance controllers at charter airline Champion Air voted to become members of Teamsters Local 120.
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Conference focuses on Latino worker organizing
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Fear is the most difficult challenge unions must overcome in order to organize Latino workers, according to most of the participants, panelists and guest speakers at the Latino Union Organizing Conference.
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Minnesota lawmakers back Employee Free Choice Act
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The Minnesota Legislature is joining other states in urging Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, legislation making it easier for workers to join together to improve their wages, benefits and working conditions.
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Job Opening: Director of Organizing
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The Minnesota School Employees Association (MSEA) is seeking a Director of Organizing.
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Viva la union
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An article in the latest issue of the Utne Reader examines how immigrants are transforming and revitalizing the labor movement.