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Mass Deportation Means the Mass Deporting of Workers

By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez | December 16, 2021

What I have learned spending more time in rural areas is that the connective tissues among people in smaller communities are more taut so any disruptions tend to be disproportionate and lasting. 

Workers
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Report exposes human cost of Amazon’s business model in Minnesota

By Michael Moore (Union Advocate) | December 15, 2021

Amazon workers this week echoed the findings of a new report that paints a troubling picture of labor conditions and inequities at the retailer’s Minnesota warehouses, prompting one state lawmaker to pledge action in the coming legislative session.

COVID-19

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

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.

Community
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Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities

By Cezary Podkul (ProPublica) | October 29, 2021

From Facebook to LinkedIn to Indeed, ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details up front. Scammers then use the information to apply for unemployment benefits.

COVID-19
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Pandemic bonus pay proposal talks end in failure to compromise

By Amie Stager | October 27, 2021

After missing their September 6 deadline for recommendations, the working group could not agree on a single proposal for the legislature.

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.

COVID-19
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Minnesota DFL proposal for frontline worker bonus pay seeks to recognize more workers

By Amie Stager | October 6, 2021

DFL members of the working group and frontline workers call for all frontline workers in Minnesota to be respected and acknowledged with the bonus pay proposal, even though it will be smaller payments.

COVID-19
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Minnesota GOP proposal for frontline worker bonus pay narrows in on long-term healthcare workers

By Amie Stager | October 1, 2021

Workers respond in solidarity and dismay to the announcement of a hero pay proposal seeking to give $1200 to only long-term healthcare workers

Community
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A Landmark Win for Domestic Workers Lurks in the Reconciliation Bill

By Sarah Lazare and Maurizio Guerrero | September 27, 2021

$190 billion for home care has been folded into reconciliation—toward measures aimed at improving pay and job security for domestic workers.

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