Policy
Minnesota Senate denounces CAFTA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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.
Environment
Blue Green Alliance presses for good jobs, clean environment
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On the eve of Earth Day, the Blue Green Alliance will press the Minnesota Legislature to act for good jobs and a clean environment. Activities include a rally at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Capitol Rotunda.
Policy
House Committee approves increase in minimum wage
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A Minnesota House committee has approved an increase in the minimum wage, sending the legislation to the House floor.