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Policy

New video documents trade deal’s effect on Red River Valley sugar industry

By tsuperadmin | June 23, 2005

Congress is currently debating CAFTA, the Central American Free Trade Agreement, that would extend NAFTA to more countries throughout the hemisphere.What would this trade deal mean for Minnesota — in particular the Red River Valley sugar beet industry and the thousands of people who depend on it? Find out in the new Labor Education Service video, From Field to Factory: Sugar Beets, Trade and the Future of the Red River Valley.

Policy

Coalition to kick off Living Wage Yes! campaign in Minneapolis

By tsuperadmin | June 20, 2005

A coalition of labor unions, faith-based organizations, and progressive community organizations will formally kick off a campaign Thursday, June 23, to pass a new “living wage” ordinance in Minneapolis.

Policy

Minnesota Senate denounces CAFTA

By tsuperadmin | May 25, 2005

The Minnesota Senate passed a resolution opposing the passage of the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and urging Minnesota’s Congressional delegation to vote against the trade deal.

Policy

CAFTA endangers high-tech jobs, unions say

By tsuperadmin | May 17, 2005

Contrary to high-tech industry claims, the controversial Central American Free Trade Agreement would endanger more high-tech workers’ jobs, unions say.

Government

Broad coalition wins increase in minimum wage

By tsuperadmin | May 4, 2005

From citizens speaking out at community meetings to groups rallying at the state Capitol, a broad coalition won a minimum wage increase for thousands of Minnesota workers.

Community

Author of Wal-mart book speaks Thursday

By tsuperadmin | May 4, 2005

Liza Featherstone, author of Selling Women Short, a new book about a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, will speak Thursday as part of the “Untold Stories” labor history month series.

Organizing

Trades step up pressure over school construction projects

By tsuperadmin | April 28, 2005

Building Trades locals are ramping up public pressure in an attempt to get the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board to quit accepting bids from contractors who are undercutting area wages and benefits.

Government

It?s a matter of dollars, sense and principles at the Capitol

By tsuperadmin | April 28, 2005

The battle at the Capitol is really over priorities and principles, unions say, as Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Legislature craft Minnesota’s spending plans for the next two years.

Government

Citizens monitor Legislature through ‘Minnesota’s Watching’

By tsuperadmin | April 27, 2005

How can ordinary Minnesotans make sure lawmakers are listening to their concerns? Unions and many other organizations are involved in a unique effort called “Minnesota’s Watching,” that brings workers directly to the state Capitol.

Environment

Minnesota groups step up pressure against CAFTA

By tsuperadmin | April 22, 2005

In a rally at the state Capitol and a protest outside U.S. Senator Norm Coleman’s Minnesota office, labor and environmental groups Thursday voiced their opposition to CAFTA, the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement. They called on elected officials to invest in good jobs and a clean environment.