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.
Government
In 2021, Unions Will Press Legislature For Action For Working People
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In the new year, unions will continue to watch and pressure the Legislature to protect workers and provide relief.
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With talks stuck in low gear, Metro Transit workers seek public support
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Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 have authorized a strike, held informational picketing and, most recently, petitioned the governor – all in an effort to shift their contract talks with Metro Transit into higher gear.
Elections
Two union members win city council races as new AFL-CIO program supports union members in running for office
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Two union members of Education Minnesota won city council races in the Minneapolis suburbs this year. They show the potential of the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s new Union Member Candidate Pilot Program.
COVID-19
Workers Strike in Fargo
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Around 70 employees of food distribution company Cash-Wa began striking in North Dakota on Wednesday over concerns about COVID-19.
Elections
For some local union members, Trump’s attacks hit close to home
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“It just shows that they’re so disconnected from working people,” said Hallas, one of 40 people still working at the plant through March. “They have no idea what’s going on, and they’re willing to use workers as props.”
Organizing
Augsburg University staff have formed a union
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Professional and clerical workers at Augsburg University put the Minneapolis school on notice yesterday that they have organized a union with Local 12 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union.
Elections
Union Volunteers, broad coalitions power Labor 2020 Political Campaign
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Don Slaten has been volunteering in support of his union’s political program for years. Never has he seen a campaign season like this one, marked by social distance, early voting and a highly polarized voting public. “It’s just unreal,” said Slaten, a retired member of Machinists Local Lodge 459 who became active in local politics in the mid-1980s. “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
In an election cycle with no playbook, Minnesota’s unions have adjusted their approach to politics. Physical distance is now baked into the Labor 2020 campaign strategy, with phone and text banks taking the place of most door-to-door canvassing.
COVID-19
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.
Government
Walz signs historic infrastructure bill from Ironworkers’ training floor
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In a ceremony held on the floor of Ironworkers Local 512’s apprenticeship training center today, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a $1.88 billion package of infrastructure investments that will create thousands of jobs for union tradespeople across Minnesota.
Unions
Nurses Association’s refusal to denounce Trump angers members
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The American Nurses Association has rescinded its endorsement policy, the first time in decades they will not endorse a presidential candidate.