Barb Kucera

LATEST ARTICLES BY Barb Kucera

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  Janitors fight sweeps through Twin Cities

  January 26, 2007 By Barb Kucera

  MINNEAPOLIS (PAI) — Hundreds of janitors jammed a meeting Jan. 13 to overwhelmingly authorize a strike if a settlement cannot be reached with Twin Cities cleaning contractors

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  Northwest strikers to vote

  October 21, 2006 By Barb Kucera

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The 14-month strike by 4,000 mechanics, cleaners and custodians at Northwest Airlines may end within 30 days if a majority of the workers, represented by the independent Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, ratify a...

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  Supporters rally for Northwest Airlines workers

  September 2, 2005 By Barb Kucera

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — One week after their walkout began, striking Northwest Airlines workers got a much-needed boost at a large outdoor rally.

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  Minnesota unionists appeal for unity

  July 15, 2005 By Barb Kucera

  MINNEAPOLIS (PAI) — Concerned that rancorous debate among national unions could irreparably harm the future of the labor movement, Minnesota unionists are issuing a call for unity.

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