Government
In 2021, Unions Will Press Legislature For Action For Working People
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In the new year, unions will continue to watch and pressure the Legislature to protect workers and provide relief.
COVID-19
Warehouse Workers Are on the Front Lines of the Covid Crisis. They’re Worried They’ll Be Passed Over for the Vaccine.
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Low-wage warehouse workers, many of whom are temporary, are demanding access to the vaccine.
COVID-19
Meat-Plant Workers Call for Vaccine Priority
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Meat-plant workers agree that health-care workers and the elderly should top the initial list, but the industry also is pushing for top priority.
Commentary
There’s Only One Way to Recover From the Pandemic: Together
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Despite the discrimination and stigma we often face, we are committed to strengthening and unifying the country we call home. No matter whether you’re black, white, or brown, we all bleed the same red blood.
COVID-19
Giving Thanks to Immigrants and Essential Workers
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Many immigrants are even more at risk as essential workers. Give thanks to them this holiday season!
Immigration
Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories
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During the day, immigrant teenagers attend high school. At night, they work in factories to pay debts to smugglers and send money to family. The authorities aren’t surprised by child labor. They’re also not doing much about it.
COVID-19
Workers Strike in Fargo
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Around 70 employees of food distribution company Cash-Wa began striking in North Dakota on Wednesday over concerns about COVID-19.
Commentary
Workers Celebrate Election, Continue to Fight
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Workers are hoping their voices will be heard under the new administration.
Organizing
Local veterans, workers call out Union Busting at VA
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“It’s just another effort to destabilize the VA because, ultimately, they want to privatize the VA,” AFGE District 8 Vice President Gregg James said. “There are trillions of dollars available if millions of veterans have to go downtown to ge their care.”
COVID-19
On the Frontlines of Democracy
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As the COVID-19 health crisis surges in Minnesota, election workers are on the frontlines of democracy and the pandemic.