Unions Archives - Page 14 of 31

Elections

Union Volunteers, broad coalitions power Labor 2020 Political Campaign

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 27, 2020

Don Slaten has been volunteering in support of his union’s political program for years. Never has he seen a campaign season like this one, marked by social distance, early voting and a highly polarized voting public. buy cytotec online https://chargebacks911.com/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/1-7e17297959e05bd0b17bd56a8fbb5f3c/tmp/cytotec.html no prescription pharmacy

online pharmacy bactroban for sale no prescription
“It’s just unreal,” said Slaten, a retired member of Machinists Local Lodge 459 who became active in local politics in the mid-1980s. “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

In an election cycle with no playbook, Minnesota’s unions have adjusted their approach to politics. online pharmacy buy zoloft online no prescription

Physical distance is now baked into the Labor 2020 campaign strategy, with phone and text banks taking the place of most door-to-door canvassing.

COVID-19

As hospital cuts loom in St. Paul, workers demand accountability, engagement from M Health Fairview

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 23, 2020

With hundreds of jobs at stake, union nurses and health care workers are sounding the alarm on M Health Fairview’s plan to slash services at two St. Paul hospitals and close 16 clinics across the region.

Government

Gov. Walz signs a $1.88 package of infrastructure investments into law.

Walz signs historic infrastructure bill from Ironworkers’ training floor

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 22, 2020

In a ceremony held on the floor of Ironworkers Local 512’s apprenticeship training center today, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a $1.88 billion package of infrastructure investments that will create thousands of jobs for union tradespeople across Minnesota.

Unions

Nurses Association’s refusal to denounce Trump angers members

By Tina Vasquez, Senior Reporter (Prism Reports) | October 21, 2020

The American Nurses Association has rescinded its endorsement policy, the first time in decades they will not endorse a presidential candidate.

Environment

Marchers carry a banner displaying the words "We Rise With People Power"

How Unions Can Bridge the Gap Between Climate and Labor Movements

By Mindy Isser (In These Times) | October 9, 2020

The unionization of environmental organizations is changing the climate justice movement for the better. Here’s how.

Bargaining

Judy Grack standing and speaking at a rally outside hospital

Techs at two Allina hospitals begin 48-hour strike for health and safety protections

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 6, 2020

Employees of Allina Health facilities are striking for safer working conditions

Community

Is the Conservative Case for Organized Labor an Oxymoron?

By Hamilton Nolan (In These Times) | October 1, 2020

An interview with Oren Cass about the ideas behind his “Conservative Future for the American Labor Movement.”

COVID-19

Unite Here Is 85% Unemployed and Still Fighting Like Hell

By Hamilton Nolan (In These Times) | September 21, 2020

The economically devastated union is knocking on more doors than the entire Democratic Party

Organizing

Healthcare Workers Are Leading the Largest Strike Ever at the University of Illinois-Chicago

By Jeff Schuhrke | September 17, 2020

‘In the face of a deadly pandemic, UIC’s largely Black and Latino hospital workforce is demanding workplace safety and livable wages.’

Organizing

Workers tap into community support, put Surly on notice: ‘We’re not done here’

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | September 8, 2020

Credit Surly for this much: the union-busting craft brewer inspired one raucous Labor Day-weekend rally, drawing nearly 200 people into the streets outside its destination beer hall in Minneapolis today.