Policy
Jobless workers may soon get unemployment benefit extension
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The more than 200,000 workers who run out of unemployment insurance benefits every month may get a helping hand.
Policy
Unions urge Coleman, Senate to approve unemployment benefits
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Saying "America\’s workers are hurting," the national AFL-CIO is urging the U.S. Senate to follow the House of Representatives and approve extended unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed.
Policy
Unions significantly boost wages of low-wage workers, new report shows
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After decades of disappointing wage growth for many American workers, a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows that unionization significantly boosts the wages of low-wage workers.
Policy
Minimum wage veto triggers response from worker advocates
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During the 2008 legislative session, Governor Tim Pawlenty turned down a key opportunity to help Minnesota\’s lowest-paid workers, advocates for a higher minimum wage say.
Policy
Steelworkers endorse Obama for president
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The nation\’s largest industrial union has endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president of the United States.
Policy
Statewide ‘Labor 2008’ campaign gets under way
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With rallies and doorknocking events across the state this week, the Minnesota AFL-CIO kicks off its "Labor 2008" campaign.
Community
Fed to re-launch ‘McCain Revealed’ campaign; unionists in Michigan, St.Paul get head start
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The AFL-CIO will re-launch its “McCain Revealed” campaign in dozens of cities this month, focusing on Arizona Sen. John McCain’s health care and economic plans. But unionists in Michigan and Minnesota already have a head start.
Policy
Tax Day protest reveals consensus as to who won’t be labor’s candidate this fall
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Labor activists in St. Paul rallied outside the downtown post office April 15, urging taxpayers to reject Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s plan to fix the nation’s health care crisis by giving billions of dollars in tax breaks to the nation’s largest insurance companies – and by taxing working families’ health benefits.
Organizing
Unemployed construction workers say they’re running out of time
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In talking to individual Carpenters at Tuesday’s jobs rally, their personal circumstances may be different, but the basic story is the same.
Community
To unemployed Building Trades members, Mall of America expansion mean jobs
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For Carpenter Bruce Meyer, the proposed expansion of the Mall of America means one thing: a steady job. Meyer, age 56, of Cannon Falls, last worked 5 months ago. His unemployment benefits expire this month. His health insurance expired April 30. “I’ve never seen it this bad,” said Meyer, a member of Local 87.