Workday Magazine (https://workdaymagazine.org/category/policy/page/7/)
Fallout from Hostess Brands’ decision to cease operations has extended to about 20 union workers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, who face layoffs as the bankrupt baker begins liquidating its assets.
U.S. labor leaders met with President Barack Obama on Tuesday, calling on him to reject deep cuts in pensions and health care for the elderly as he works to resolve crucial government financial issues by the end of the year.
They usually go unnoticed nationwide, but referendums in various states can be useful measures of public attitudes on important issues.
Unions are calling Tuesday’s election a huge win for Minnesota workers. In addition to the re-election of President Obama, workers will benefit from the new DFL majority in the state Legislature and the defeat of two proposed constitutional amendments.
First there was anticipation, touched with a little bit of angst. Then there was exhilaration, as the electoral vote totals mounted for Democratic President Barack Obama mounted and as pro-worker U.S. Senate candidates won.
Minnesota labor leaders say the efforts of thousands of union members paid off in Tuesday’s high voter turnout and wins by many labor-endorsed candidates.
Vote “no” on the marriage amendment on Tuesday\’s ballot and you’re helping to defend the rights of all workers, Minnesota union activists say.
After months of campaigning, voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls in Minnesota will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Federal, state and local offices will be on the ballot, as well as two proposed constitutional amendments.
As the clock ticks down to Tuesday’s elections, unions are mobilizing members through phone banks and door knocks to turn out the vote for labor-endorsed candidates and issues.
Two UPS Teamsters have reached thousands of Minnesota citizens since taking up the fight against a proposed constitutional amendment to suppress voting rights.