COVID-19
On the Frontlines of Democracy
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As the COVID-19 health crisis surges in Minnesota, election workers are on the frontlines of democracy and the pandemic.
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MN Health Expert: “Darkest Days” of COVID Lie Ahead
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Minnesota is seeing an acceleration of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and a leading local epidemiologist warns the region and the nation could be in for a rough winter.
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As hospital cuts loom in St. Paul, workers demand accountability, engagement from M Health Fairview
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With hundreds of jobs at stake, union nurses and health care workers are sounding the alarm on M Health Fairview’s plan to slash services at two St. Paul hospitals and close 16 clinics across the region.
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Outbreak: Coronavirus in America’s poultry plant
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In the early months of the pandemic, meatpacking plants emerged as deadly hot spots for COVID-19.
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The Nightmare Facing the Poor and Working Class If There’s Not Another Stimulus
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With time running out and Republicans balking at more Covid relief, U.S. workers are facing a future of financial misery.
Techs at two Allina hospitals begin 48-hour strike for health and safety protections
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Employees of Allina Health facilities are striking for safer working conditions
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Unite Here Is 85% Unemployed and Still Fighting Like Hell
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The economically devastated union is knocking on more doors than the entire Democratic Party
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Poorly Protected Postal Workers Are Catching COVID-19 by the Thousands. It’s One More Threat to Voting by Mail.
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More than 50,000 workers have taken time off for virus-related reasons, slowing mail delivery. The Postal Service doesn’t test employees or check their temperatures, and its contact tracing is erratic.
Commentary
NBA Players are at the Apex of their Labor Power
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‘There is no other scenario on the planet where billionaires board their private jets to recruit superstar Kevin Durant with aspirational multimedia pitches amid city-wide efforts. It’s a players league, and they are flexing. ‘
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COVID-19: State Workers See Burnout, But Not Giving Up
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Public health officials warn Minnesota could see more novel coronavirus spikes in the coming weeks, if too many residents let their guard down.