Workday Magazine (https://workdaymagazine.org/category/policy/page/43/)
The four-day Republican National Convention in early September was more than St. Paul\’s shining moment on the national stage. It was a study in contrasts.
With the political conventions over, unions have stepped up efforts to mobilize members for the Nov. 4 general elections. In Minnesota, Change to Win welcomed the "McCain Truth Squad" tour and the AFL-CIO held a massive one-day doorknock.
Before you vote in the Nov. 4 general election, don\’t forget to go to the polls this Tuesday, Sept. 9, to make your voice heard in several important primary election races.
Joy Anderson has always been skeptical of Republican priorities and policies, but her views were confirmed after a week as a banquet server for the Republican National Convention.
Millions of Americans continue to live in poverty and neither major political party is addressing the problem, according to citizens who spoke out this week during the Republican National Convention.
On the heels of a statewide bus tour which exposed the reality of Minnesotans living in poverty, the Poor People\’s Economic Human Rights Campaign will hold truth commissions in Minneapolis leading up to the Republican National Convention.
The American Postal Workers Union, meeting in its national convention, endorsed Barack Obama and took a major step toward improving relations with its sister union, the National Association of Letter Carriers.
The Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council plans two "Turn Around America" rallies this week.
Calling Wal-Mart\’s actions illegal under federal election law, the two major labor federations and other organizations have asked the government to investigate the retail giant for telling employees to oppose Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Workers, union and community leaders gathered Monday to discuss the recent layoff of 66 workers at TRW and the possible loss of more good-paying jobs.