Policy
National AFL-CIO sets plans for 2008
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The AFL-CIO, not counting its member unions, will spend a record $53 million on political education, registration, information and get-out-the-vote drives in the 2007-2008 election cycle.
Policy
70 percent of voters say American Dream is failing
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Some 70 percent of voters say the American Dream of good jobs, a secure retirement, access to quality health care and a better future for their kids, is failing, a new poll shows, and an even stronger majority believe unions can play a role in restoring it.
Policy
Three presidential hopefuls vie for union support
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In rousing pro-worker speeches to a packed hall of 1,000 unionists, two of the top three Democratic presidential hopefuls–Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.)–promised to walk with union picket lines even after they are elected to the White House.
Policy
‘Public Dialogue on Taxes’ slated for Tuesday
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River Valley Action will hold a public forum on "How Do We Pay? A Public Dialogue on Taxes" Tuesday in Stillwater.
Policy
Register now for Labor 2008 Political Conference
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The Minnesota AFL-CIO is sponsoring a Labor 2008 Political Conference Oct. 4 and 5 in Bloomington. Deadline for registration is Sept. 20.
Policy
Steelworkers, Carpenters and Mine Workers back Edwards
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With the presidential primary campaign heating up in earnest, the Steel Workers and the Mine Workers chose its traditional start, Labor Day, to back former Sen. John Edwards for the Democratic nomination.
Policy
Most workers’ wages stuck in slow lane
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Most Americans have gone nearly five years without seeing a real wage increase – and the prospects for improvement are not good, according to the 2007 "State of Working America" report.
Policy
United Transportation Union endorses Clinton
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The United Transportation Union has become the first union to issue a presidential endorsement, backing Sen. Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, the International Association of Fire Fighters announced it would make an endorsement Wednesday.
Policy
Congressional field hearing tonight in Mpls on mortgage foreclosure
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A Congressional field hearing tonight will solicit public testimony on the current mortgage foreclosure crisis impacting the Twin Cities area and communities nationwide. The hearing will be at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Policy
Democratic candidates try hard to show differences in union-sponsored debate
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Seeking to convince almost 15,000 unionists and a national television audience that they have what it takes to be the next president, seven hopefuls for the Democratic presidential nomination tried hard to show differences in an AFL-CIO-sponsored debate in Chicago Tuesday night.