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.
Policy
Company CEOs fueled mortgage crisis, new study says
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Millions of American families are losing their homes through foreclosures—and the financial turmoil set off by the collapse of the mortgage market could total nearly $1 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, CEOs of companies at the center of the crisis are walking away with big pay.
Policy
Homeowners take mortgage crisis to the grounds of the governor’s mansion
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In response to Governor Tim Pawlenty’s threats to veto the Minnesota Subprime Foreclosure Deferment Act, families facing foreclosure brought the crisis to the governor’s mansion on Summit Ave in Saint Paul.
Policy
Legislation would aid some 12,000 Minnesotans facing foreclosure
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The foreclosure clock is ticking, Governor Pawlenty. That\’s the message housing activists brought to the Capitol steps Monday, when they kicked off a weeklong series of high-profile actions to pressure lawmakers – and Pawlenty, in particular – into swiftly passing the Subprime Foreclosure Deferment Act.
Policy
Union, Democratic leaders agree on second economic stimulus package
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Saying the nation is in recession, top union leaders and the leadership of the Democratic-run 110th Congress have agreed on the contours – if not all the details – of a second economic stimulus package.
Policy
Congress doing little to help homeowners, unions charge
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Congressional lawmakers\’ "rescue package" for homeowners who face losing their mortgages and homes drew a sharp critique from the AFL-CIO as being targeted to builders and banks rather than the homeowners who really need the help.
Policy
AFL-CIO, MNA endorse Franken for Senate
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Two major state labor organizations – the Minnesota AFL-CIO and the Minnesota Nurses Association – announced Thursday they have endorsed DFLer Al Franken for U.S. Senate.
Policy
Labor praises Legislature for passing bonding bill
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Minnesota AFL-CIO President Ray Waldron Wednesday commended legislators for working together to pass a bonding bill that will put people back to work.
Policy
Job openings in Minnesota fall 19 percent
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The number of job openings in Minnesota fell by 19 percent in the last six months, according to the latest Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey by the state Department of Employment and Economic Development.