Over 5 million workers will have higher pay on January 1
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The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates that on January 1, 2019, 5.3 million low wage workers in 20 states will enjoy a raise in their minimum wage.
The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018
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Many are reporting that membership is holding steady, or even increasing. That’s thanks in large part to protective measures enacted in blue states, as well as proactive membership organizing by unions themselves.
IBEW International Day of Service Makes an Impact in the Twin Cities
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On Saturday, November 17th as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ (IBEW) 2018 International Day of Service, members of the IBEW Minority Caucus chose two sites in the Twin Cities
Central Minn Building Trades Members Volunteer for the Catholic Charities ’Share the Spirit’ Program
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In St. Cloud, Central Minnesota Building Trades Members volunteered to load cars for Catholic Charities ‘Share the Spirit’ program.
I’M A POSTAL WORKER. IF YOU GET MAIL IN A SMALL TOWN OR SUBURB, LISTEN UP!
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A Trump administration plan could mean reduced service and higher postage for at least half of all ZIP codes.
Minnesota’s Fatal Work-Injuries Increased in 2017
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According to the Department of Labor and Industry, a total of 101 fatal work-injuries were recorded in Minnesota in 2017.
In some local unions, #MeToo has galvanized members
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Last month the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul brought together a panel of local women fighting for change through the collective bargaining process.
COMMENTARY: 12 Reasons Labor Should Demand a Green New Deal
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An alliance of social movements and members of Congress are proposing a Green New Deal to create millions of jobs by putting Americans to work making a climate-safe economy.
Inequality at the Center of Chicago Charter School Strikes
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Teachers won the first charter school strike in the U.S. by demanding everything from pay raises to sanctuary for students.
UFCW Local 663 Members approve new 3-year union contract for Brainerd Lakes Grocery Workers
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UFCW Local 663 members ratified a new 3-year contract last Thursday. The contract covers union members at Quisberg’s Cub Foods in Baxter, Brainerd, and Super One in Baxter, as well as Miner’s Super One in Crosby.