In Observance of Workers Memorial Day
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Before Workers Memorial Day, the AFL-CIO released a report drawing attention to the hazards workers face on the job. The report noted that Minnesota had the 28th highest rate of workplace deaths in 2017.
Gender & Pay Equity Town Hall Hosted by Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Wednesday, Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN) hosted a town hall forum at La Doña Cerveceria in North Minneapolis focused on gender and racial pay disparities.
Hotel workers planning May Day march: ‘One job should be enough’
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The union will mobilize hundreds of members and supporters for a march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on International Workers’ Day, May 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Peavey Plaza
Worker Friendly Bills Continue to Move Forward
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The Minnesota legislature reconvened for the 2019 legislative session on April 23. As the clock ticks towards the May 20 adjournment here is a rundown of the status of some worker-friendly bills.
Stop & Shop Workers End 11-Day Strike With a Tentative Agreement
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Striking working won backing from every corner of their community, from local rabbis preparing for Passoverr to placard-carrying toddlers.
After 6 Months of Failed Negotiations Workers Hold Informational Picket
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Escalation comes as management refuses to address safe staffing levels, pay and benefits needed to recruit and retain quality staff in Stillwater
Fighting Back Against Trump Administration Plan to Privatize the Postal Service
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“Our message to the public is quite simple. ‘The United States Postal Service—Keep it. It’s yours!'”
Third Time’s the Charm? UAW Announces New Election at Volkswagen
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On Tuesday, the United Auto Workers (UAW) filed for an election to represent all 1,709 of the plant’s hourly employees, requesting that the election be held on April 29 and 30.
$12 Minimum Wage Bill Reintroduced In Nevada State Assembly
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It’s a struggle when I’m trying to get funds together in order to get food,” says Martin. “It’s not enough to provide for a family of five. It’s hard. It’s very hard.”
WORKERS DESCRIBE FEAR OF LOSING PENSIONS AS LAWMAKERS TACKLE MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN PROBLEMS
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If that fund collapses, Morgan is left with zero. “I stand to lose being independent and taking care of my family,” he told lawmakers on March 7. “I’m 67. Not too many people would hire a 60-some-year-old these days. I need my pension for food and medicine.