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Union members urge hospitals to address staffing shortfalls with higher wages

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | December 6, 2021

Members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesotaannounced the offer Nov. 30 in a virtual press conference, during which they described the impact short staffing has had on patient care in the hospitals where they work.

Organizing

Newly unionized Chisago Lakes custodians tap community support in first contract campaign

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | November 12, 2021

Custodians and supporters rally in advance of a first mediation session with the Chisago Lakes schools.

Organizing

Strike vote nets Minneapolis laundry workers a better deal

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | November 4, 2021

7-1 to authorize a strike last week, laundry workers at Aramark’s northeast Minneapolis facility Wednesday accepted an improved offer from their employer, roughly doubling the wage increase included in the contract.

Organizing
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Workers at Twin Cities mental health agency to vote on union

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 26, 2021

Wellness is at the heart of what Headway Emotional Health Services workers do on the job. It’s also at the heart of their union drive, which moved a step closer to the finish line last week.

Organizing

AFSCME united for ‘substantive change’ in talks with U

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 20, 2021

Union members say they will keep the heat on the university until its words of support for frontline workers translate into real gains at the bargaining table.

Organizing

Half Price Books workers in Roseville, St. Paul form unions

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | October 18, 2021

Workers at Half Price Books stores in St. Paul and Roseville marched on their bosses Thursday, demanding the bookseller recognize their union.

Community

Educators Frustrated by Plan to Uproot St. Paul students

By Steve Share (Minneapolis Labor Review) | October 15, 2021

Plans to close five schools in St. Paul and merge or consolidate 10 others drew a swift rebuke from union educators, who called the proposal heavy handed, shortsighted and disruptive to students and families.

Government

Local Postal Workers Voice Concerns About New Policy Slowing Mail Delivery

By Steve Share (Minneapolis Labor Review) | October 13, 2021

APWU members picketed outside main downtown Minneapolis Post Office during visit by Postmaster General and USPS Board of Governors

Organizing
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After landslide union election, M Health psych staff ready to bargain for wages, safety

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | September 29, 2021

A resounding “union yes” vote, announced today, gives 350 psychiatric associates at M Health Fairview momentum as they look to negotiate better wages, safety protections and a voice in decisions that affect their jobs.

Organizing

Conditions that sparked strikes at Nabisco, Frito Lay have ‘spread’ to Minnesota, union warns

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | September 27, 2021

Old Dutch workers, members of BCTGM Local 22, gather outside the union’s offices in Minneapolis.

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