The labor movement is split on the question of cops. While union officials have signaled their tempered support for police unions, the push to expel law enforcement from the movement has grown quickly in the rank-and-file.
News
New program seeks to end wage theft and abuse in the local construction industry
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People hear of good wages in the construction industry, but the reality can be different for those who have nonunion jobs or work for corrupt contractors.
Organizing
St. Paul Starbucks workers win union election
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Baristas in St. Paul won their union election today, giving Minnesota its first corporate-owned, unionized Starbucks.
Community
Local labor movement’s solidarity vital for MFT
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MFT’S strike fund continues to seek contributions
Amazon
How Workers Used Amazon’s Captive Audience Meetings Against the Company
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Workers flipped the script on the e-commerce giant by turning anti-union tactics into organizing opportunities.
Community
Why are Starbucks baristas unionizing?
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Workers at three local Starbucks stores have announced efforts to organize unions and file for elections.
Workers
“We Will Win”: For the First Time in 50 Years, Minneapolis Teachers Are Out on Strike
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In an interview, one striking teacher explains how community support is providing energy and optimism on the picket line.
Organizing
American Federation of Teachers announces $100,000 donation to Minneapolis educators’ strike fund
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“One day longer, one day stronger is not just a slogan,” she continued. “We’re giving your strike fund $100,000 right now.”
Bakery Workers are taking their contract fight to UNFI Cub Foods’ customers
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If you’d love to shop a Cub that isn’t trying to strip its bakers of their union health and pension benefits, then Bakery Workers Local 22 has a list of stores for you.
Organizing
The Strike Wave Sweeps the Twin Cities
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Minneapolis teachers and Education Support Professionals (ESP) entered the second week of their strike. Spirits remain high on the various picket lines all over the city.
Organizing
Health care workers put MN Epilepsy Group on notice of intent to strike
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Seeking wages and retirement benefits in line with the “world-class care” they provide, union members who work at Minnesota Epilepsy Group announced plans today for a five-day strike that could bring picket lines to clinics and hospitals across the Twin Cities.