Policy
Join in discussion on minimum wage
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Join an expert panel discussion on “Minimum Wage and a Sustainable Economic Future” Monday, Feb. 25, at the University of Minnesota.
Policy
Labor law reform, immigration top union agenda for new Congress
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For organized labor, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says, reforming labor law to help balance the scales between workers and bosses in organizing and bargaining, will always be labor’s #1 legislative priority – until it passes.
Policy
Hostess liquidation means layoffs for area outlet store workers
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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.
Policy
Obama, labor leaders meet to discuss ‘fiscal cliff’
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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.
Policy
Election 2012: Labor racks up referendum wins – mostly
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They usually go unnoticed nationwide, but referendums in various states can be useful measures of public attitudes on important issues.
Policy
Election marks huge win for Minnesota workers
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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.
Policy
Mood at AFL-CIO headquarters: Anticipation, exhilaration, glee
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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.
Policy
Labor leaders praise members’ election efforts
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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.
Policy
Vote ‘no’ on marriage amendment, unions urge
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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.
Policy
Vote on Tuesday
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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.