Minnesota
‘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...
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Minneapolis 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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Twin Cities janitors’ fight yields first union contract
February 28, 2017It took many strikes, but janitors win industry-wide pact.
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Organizations challenge plans to cut health care for 2.4 million Minnesotans
January 13, 2017Minnesota could lose $16.4 billion in federal funding with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
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Minnesota wolves hounded as hunting licenses increase
October 24, 2014At a time when wolves are only just starting to make a comeback in some states, these actions have fueled a climate of concern and outrage.
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