Minnesota
Minnesota protesters demand justice for Isak Aden, Somali-American man killed by police
July 6, 2020Justice Squad and Take a Knee Nation are teaming up to bring mothers and family members of those who have lost their lives to police violence to a July 12 march on the state capitol.
Read moreProtesters take their complaints to the home of Minnesota’s governor
July 1, 2020Daily protests continued in the Twin Cities last week to keep the pressure on state and city officials and lawmakers to act to stop police violence.
Read moreNorthern Minnesota tribe shows country how to do community solar
December 12, 2018Like the sun, solar power should shine for everyone.
Read more‘We’re begging for women workers,’ says Minnesota building trades leader
April 30, 2018PAUL, Minn. - International Women’s Day occurred last month, and in news stories, public rallies and social media campaigns, advocates drew needed attention to the stubborn gap between wages earned by men and women worldwide. But...
Read moreMinneapolis unions’ commission on racial, economic justice develops work model
November 6, 2017The commission is an initiative of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and its People of Color Union Members caucus (POCUM). The project grew out of a 2016 visit by national AFL-CIO leaders who were on a...
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