Policy
AFL-CIO sponsors ‘Day on the Hill’ Wednesday
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Minnesota union members will rally for jobs and other pro-worker policies at the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Day on the Hill Wednesday, Feb 16.
Policy
Amid barrage of legislation, workers ask ‘Where is the focus on jobs?’
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Construction workers in hard hats and safety vests mixed with nurses and professional employees at a packed legislative hearing Thursday on a proposal to freeze wages and undermine public workers’ right to collective bargaining. Amid a slew of such anti-worker legislation, union leaders asked, “Where is the focus on jobs?”
Policy
Dayton proposes $1 billion investment to put Minnesotans back to work
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Making good on his campaign pledge to put Minnesotans back to work, Gov. Mark Dayton Monday unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in public projects statewide – and create 28,000 jobs in the process.
Policy
AFL-CIO, Chamber of Commerce unite to promote infrastructure projects
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It wouldn’t be the first time they’ve agreed on the issue, but an AFL-CIO alliance with its nemesis, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to push for job-creating infrastructure projects is attracting attention.
Policy
Trumka blasts politicians for giving up on workers
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Many politicians in both major parties have given up on the country, workers and creating jobs, AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka says – but the labor movement hasn’t.
Policy
Speaking for many, Hopkins woman says, ‘I just want to work’
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At the state Capitol Thursday, Gretchen Gubbins put a human face on the major issues facing legislators this session: fixing Minnesota’s $6.2 billion budget shortfall and reviving the state’s sluggish economy.
Policy
Outsourcing on the rise; Hershey kisses not so sweet
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The next time you buy a package of Hershey’s candy kisses, take a good look at where they’re made. Chances are, the answer is Mexico, not Pennsylvania.
Policy
Living wage advocate: laws have positive impact
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If you walk into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) next year, you won’t find a McDonald’s.
Policy
A bright election day spot: CLUW’s Michigan winners
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Amid the gloom and doom of pro-worker candidates going down to defeat on Nov. 2, there were a few bright spots – and none may be brighter than the slate of winners the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) fielded and backed in Wayne County, Mich.
Policy
UNITE HERE urges Democrats to pick Minneapolis for convention
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UNITE HERE, which represents people who work as housekeepers, waiters, dishwashers and cooks in hotels and other facilities, is asking the Democratic National Convention Committee to choose Minneapolis or St. Louis as the host city of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.