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Six months after lockout, workers stage ‘back to work’ action at American Crystal Sugar

February 3, 2012 By Steve Share

The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.

Locked-out workers take message to Crystal Sugar’s doorstep

August 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

More than 600 locked out sugar workers and supporters rallied outside the headquarters of American Crystal Sugar August 11, demanding an end to the lockout.

Minnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown

July 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.

What’s at stake in Minnesota shutdown: video

July 5, 2011 By Workday Minnesota

A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.

Minnesota government shutdown puts thousands out of work

July 1, 2011 By Barb Kucera

Minnesota's sluggish economy, struggling to recover from the recession, will be rocked by the layoffs of 23,000 state employees and thousands of others.