Policy
Democratic Party platform backs right to organize
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The Democratic Party has put itself solidly and strongly behind the right to organize, which gratified the 800 or more union delegates to its National Convention that began Sunday in Boston.
Policy
Study finds U.S. lags in promoting work-family health
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The United States lags far behind other nations, and not just industrial nations, in promoting work-and-family health, a new study by the Harvard School of Public Health says.
Policy
New rules weaken overtime protections, studies show
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Contrary to claims made by the Bush administration, the new overtime regulations set to take effect next month will take money out of millions of workers’ pockets, two new studies show.
Community
No summer vacation for hunger in Minnesota
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Summer offers no vacation from hunger in Minnesota, according to a top official who coordinates food assistance.
Policy
Dayton authors ‘Buy American’ requirement for defense purchases
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U.S. Senator Mark Dayton on Tuesday asked his Senate colleagues to vote for his “Buy American” amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill, requiring the Pentagon to continuing favoring American-made products in its purchasing decisions.<
Policy
Northwest employees fight for jobs, customer service
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More than 80 Machinists union members picketed outside Northwest Airlines? corporate headquarters Tuesday morning, greeting an arbitrator who will decide whether Northwest can unilaterally replace customer service agents at airport ticket counters with lower-paid skycaps and more electronic ticket terminals.
Policy
Airport jobs hang in balance as concession decision approaches
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More than 850 unionized workers at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport could find out June 9 how likely they are to keep their jobs ? and whether those jobs still will provide union wages and benefits.
Policy
Survey finds working women worried about jobs
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A survey of working women finds most in Minnesota and nationwide say good-paying jobs with benefits aren’t easy to find.
Policy
Protesters greet Wal-Mart opening
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The flood of shoppers at the opening of Wal-Mart?s first St. Paul store Wednesday were met by protesters calling on the giant retailer to raise employee wages and benefits and be a ?good neighbor? in the community.
Policy
Frustrating session marks few gains for workers
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Minnesota workers won?t see an increase in the minimum wage, protections against jobs going overseas or new employment in large construction projects. Those are just a few of the outcomes ? perhaps they should be called ?non-outcomes? ? of the 2004 legislative session. Working people can count a few small victories ? most noticeably legislation to correct some of the problems in the new federally mandated voter registration system.