Policy
Senate GOP filibuster kills jobs bill – again
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Once again, a successful Senate Republican filibuster has killed a jobs bill – even after Democratic leaders watered it down to attract support.
Policy
Increased demand putting stress on programs to aid unemployed workers
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Organizations helping workers cope with continuing high levels of unemployment report that the recession is taking a high toll on workers and their families. At the same time, the increased need for help from workers experiencing long-term unemployment is straining the resources and testing the capacity of programs designed to help workers through short-term economic emergencies.
Policy
AFL-CIO makes no endorsement; Building Trades back Kelliher
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After a careful screening of candidates, the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO decided not to endorse a candidate at this time, the federation announced. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council, which is part of the AFL-CIO, declared its support for Margaret Anderson Kelliher.
Policy
Debate on jobs bill moves to U.S. Senate
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As the U.S. Senate considers a much-needed jobs bill with no certain date for a vote, the AFL-CIO union movement continues to push lawmakers to put the needs of workers and the economy before concerns over the nation’s budget deficit.
Policy
Building Trades, business officials highlight energy-saving projects in Dakota County
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Leaders of the Dakota County Regional Chamber, Minnesota Building and Construction Trades, and City of West St. Paul joined local Sierra Club members Monday to release “Greening Dakota County Cities,” a new report highlighting energy-saving projects in eight Dakota County cities that reduce energy use, save taxpayer dollars and build the clean energy jobs economy.
Policy
Minnesota Auto Workers slam Toyota for closing union plant
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Toyota operates union plants in Japan. So why did the company deliberately close its only union plant in the U.S. in April?
Policy
Black job seekers in Twin Cities face worst unemployment gap in nation
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Black workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area live with an unemployment rate more than three times that of whites, according to a new report. The disparity is greater here than in any other large metro area in the nation.
Policy
Unions push to protect workers hit by corporate bankruptcies
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Describing the financial devastation that hits workers after corporate bankruptcies, representatives from four unions and the AFL-CIO urged Congress to put workers first when companies take themselves into such turmoil.
Policy
U.S. House voting on legislation to save or create 1 million jobs
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While the U.S. House is still hammering out a timetable for a vote on the Promoting American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213), lawmakers might move a little faster if they take a look at the latest report on the jobs bill. There are 1 million jobs at stake.
Policy
Ellison to host community forum on financial reform
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Congressman Keith Ellison will host a community forum on financial reform Wednesday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Powderhorn Park Recreational Center, 3400 15th Ave South, Minneapolis.