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University workers accept contract
Oct. 16, 2007
SOUTH ST. PAUL - With 80 percent approval, AFSCME members have voted to accept the University of Minnesota's contract offer for 2007-2009. That means clerical, health care and technical workers will not return to the picket line this fall.
U of M strike ends, but union vows to fight on
Sept. 21, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - AFSCME members have ended their strike at the University of Minnesota and are returning to work, the union announced Friday.
Analysis: A stain on the maroon and gold?
Sept. 21, 2007
By Barb Kucera
MINNEAPOLIS - If it hasn't already, a thank you card should be arriving soon for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
'Don't squander good will,' lawmakers tell university
Sept. 18, 2007
By Barb Kucera, Workday editor
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota is jeopardizing its support in the Minnesota Legislature by not reaching a fair settlement with striking workers, lawmakers said Tuesday.
Hunger strike under way at U
Sept. 18, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - Eleven University of Minnesota students began a hunger strike Monday to support clerical, technical, and healthcare workers who walked off the job Sept. 5.
Contributions boost spirits of U of M strikers
Sept. 16, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - From $5 bills to checks for thousands of dollars, donations poured in at Saturday night's fundraiser to benefit striking workers at the University of Minnesota.
Students plan hunger strike to back walkout
Sept. 16, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - At least 10 University of Minnesota students will begin an indefinite hunger strike on Monday in support of striking campus workers.
Commentary: Growing wage gap at U of M causes real hardship
Sept. 16, 2007
By State Senator John Marty
ST. PAUL - "I'm not trying to live in the lap of luxury; I'm just trying to get by. My family has had some medical issues and now we are losing our home in December." -- a 33 year employee of the University of Minnesota
On St. Paul campus, strike takes toll on animal hospital, veterinary students
Sept. 16, 2007
By Michael Moore, Union Advocate editor
ST. PAUL - University of Minnesota administrators say it's been business as usual since the AFSCME strike began, but workers on the picketline at the St. Paul campus beg to differ.
Key lawmakers call on U to settle strike
Sept. 13, 2007
By Barb Kucera, Workday editor
ST. PAUL - The chairs of two key legislative committees for higher education stepped up pressure this week for a fair settlement of the University of Minnesota strike. With video!
Benefit for AFSCME strikers slated for Saturday
Sept. 13, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - A benefit for striking University of Minnesota workers will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at a union hall in Minneapolis.
Students lead U of M solidarity march
Sept. 12, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - What do airline pilots, Twisted Sister and Barack Obama have in common? They all had a presence – of sorts – at a solidarity rally Wednesday for University of Minnesota strikers.
Couple give new meaning to picketline solidarity
Sept. 12, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - Chris and Jane Vega got to spend some quality time together as a couple Tuesday – on the University of Minnesota picketline.
Faculty, students voice support for U strikers
Sept. 11, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - University of Minnesota faculty and students Tuesday decried disruptions caused by the week-old strike by AFSCME workers and demanded the university come back to the table with a fair wage offer.
English unions back U of M strikers
Sept. 10, 2007
DULUTH - Members of Unison and the University and College Union at the University of Birmingham in England demonstrated solidarity with striking University of Minnesota workers Monday.
U of M strike enters second week
Sept. 9, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - The strike by clerical, technical and health care workers at the University of Minnesota enters its second week Monday, with numerous actions and support activities planned.
Students interrupt Regents' meeting at University
Sept. 7, 2007
By Deborah Rosenstein
MINNEAPOLIS - More than 150 University of Minnesota students interrupted a Board of Regents meeting Friday and five were arrested in a nonviolent demonstration in support of striking university workers.
U workers to rally outside Regents' meeting
Sept. 6, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - University of Minnesota strikers will step up pressure for a fair contract with a rally Friday outside a meeting of the university's Board of Regents. A benefit to support the strikers is also planned.
Strikers cite 'tremendous impact' on U of M
Sept. 6, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - AFSCME members said the first day of their strike against the University of Minnesota had a "tremendous impact" on operations. Thousands, including the wife of a presidential candidate, turned out for a midday rally on campus.
Pickets up at University of Minnesota
Sept. 5, 2007
By Barb Kucera
MINNEAPOLIS - Picket signs went up across the University of Minnesota at 7 a.m. Wednesday as clerical, technical and health care workers walked off the job on the second day of fall semester classes.
University, workers brace for strike
Sept. 3, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - Barring a last-minute return to the bargaining table, AFSCME members at the University of Minnesota will walk off the job Wednesday at campuses in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, Crookston and Rochester.
U unions step up campaign as strike approaches
Aug. 31, 2007
By Barb Kucera
MINNEAPOLIS - AFSCME members at the University of Minnesota are enlisting the help of lawmakers, students, other university workers and the community to build pressure for a fair settlement and avoid a strike. In the meantime, Teamsters Local 320 announced it had reached a tentative agreement covering its members at the university.
Rally Thursday to support U of M workers
Aug. 28, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - The Community Strike Support Committee will lead a rally Thursday to support University of Minnesota workers who face a possible strike.
U of M, unions to return to bargaining table
Aug. 28, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota and four local unions return to the bargaining table Wednesday for the first negotiations since workers authorized their leadership to call a strike that would impede the start of fall semester classes.
U of M workers authorize strike
Aug. 24, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - Four AFSCME locals representing 3,500 campus workers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Crookston and Duluth voted Thursday to authorize a strike.
Showdown looms at U of M
Aug. 21, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - University of Minnesota clerical, health care and technical workers vote Thursday whether to strike rather than accept the latest contract offer from the university administration.
Committee forms to support U of M strikers
Aug. 16, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - A Labor and Community Strike Support Committee will hold its first meeting Saturday to aid University of Minnesota workers who face a possible walkout.
U of M workers organize for strike
Aug. 13, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - University of Minnesota clerical, technical and health care workers, represented by AFSCME, are organizing for a strike, their union announced.
University of Minnesota workers rally
By Steve Share, Minneapolis Labor Review Editor
Aug. 9, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - With a giant inflatable rat serving as a backdrop, University of Minnesota workers rallied yesterday calling for a contract that keeps pace with inflation.
U of M workers to rally for fair contract
Aug. 6, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS - AFSCME unions at the University of Minnesota will "Stand Up for Our Standard of Living" with a rally Wednesday for a just wage settlement for clerical, technical and healthcare workers.
Standard of living at issue in U of M talks
June 28, 2007
By Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota editor
MINNEAPOLIS - Nicole Masika is working a second job to pay all her bills. Ramona Cunningham drives a 10-year-old car and cuts corners whenever possible in her family budget.
State, university workers plan solidarity events
June 26, 2007
ST. PAUL - Workers at the state of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota plan events Wednesday to build solidarity for fair contracts.
Websites
Visit the unions' websites, www.afscme3800.org, www.afscme3937.org, www.afscmemn.org and www.d.umn.edu/~afscme/
To provide support, see www.uworkers.org and www.afscmemn.org
For information from the U of M Office of Human Resources, http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/er/negotiations/afscmeproposal.html
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