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Minnesota AFL-CIO wraps 55th convention with call for solidarity

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | September 22, 2021

The theme of solidarity was strong throughout the virtual convention, which included many speeches and presentations on organizing and building a better world for working Minnesotans during the pandemic.

Unions
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An Exhibit of Worker Power: Art Institute of Chicago Workers Join the Museum Union Wave

By Jeff Schuhrke | September 16, 2021

Employees at the historic museum are organizing for pay fairness and transparency, part of a growing movement to unionize cultural institutions across the country.

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How the Twin Cities became a hotbed for craft beverage unionizing

By David Infante | September 13, 2021

A Fingers Labor Day feature on organized labor’s promising momentum with Minnesota’s boutique booze producers

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Jimmy Williams (R) is the new president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

Building Trades Leader: Any Politician Who Doesn’t Back the PRO Act Shouldn’t Get Labor’s Support

By Mindy Isser (In These Times) | September 9, 2021

A conversation with Jimmy Williams, the progressive new president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

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Jennifer Christensen

‘We really are dedicated, as a union, to everyone doing better’

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

Jennifer Christensen will be retiring this month as president of South St. Paul- and Duluth-based UFCW Local 1189.

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High Rise Window Cleaner Strike is Over

By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez | August 26, 2021

High rise window cleaners who have been on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike for ten days reached a tentative agreement early this morning at 1 a.m. to end their strike.

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High Rise Window Cleaner Strike Enters Second Week

By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez | August 23, 2021

“We want a contract, a union contract!”

Unions

UPDATE: As of Monday Window Cleaners are on Strike

By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez | August 13, 2021

According to the union, the potential ULP strike could begin anytime after the August 15th contract expiration date.

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The Labor Movement Mourns the Death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez | August 5, 2021

Earlier today news began to spread that AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka had succumbed to a heart attack at age 72.

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Unions Claim Wins as 2021 Special Legislative Session Concludes

By Steve Share (Minneapolis Labor Review) | July 29, 2021

For many key issues, however, partisan gridlock blocks progress.

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