Workday Minnesota

Workday Minnesota is a project of the Labor Education Service at the University of Minnesota. Workday has won many awards and has grown to be a trusted source for news about workers, the economy, worker organizations and our communities. Workday strives to present an accurate and factual account of news, events and issues through a lens focused on the interests, perspective and well-being of Minnesota's working people. Workday is a member of the International Labor Communications Association and a partner in the Twin Cities Media Alliance.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Workday Minnesota

Labor

Management locks out unionized musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra
October 4, 2012 By Workday Minnesota
Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra said they have "our deepest regret" for "our loyal audience members," after management cancelled all concerts.
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Labor

Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers
July 30, 2012 By Workday Minnesota
The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.
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Labor

Union workers reject Crystal Sugar’s concession demands
July 6, 2012 By Workday Minnesota
A total of 82 percent of union members voted on the demands. Of those, 63 percent voted to reject Crystal's contract offer.
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U.S.

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.
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U.S.

Minnesota lawmakers ask Congress to offer public health option
June 20, 2009 By Workday Minnesota
WASHINGTON - Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans. President Obama has said a public insurance plan option to essential...
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Labor

Victims Son: W. Va. Miners Afraid To Speak Out About Safety Problems
January 11, 2006 By Workday Minnesota And Press Associates Inc.
Workers at the non-union Sago mine knew the facility was unsafe, but were afraid to speak out, according to the son of one of 12 miners killed in the underground explosive accident there on Jan. 3
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