“I’m tired from working in this building behind me for over a year during the coronavirus pandemic and having to deal with all the stupid stuff Amazon does all the time – and they get away with.”
Organizing
Citing Unfair Labor Practices, 1,300 Steelworkers Strike in Five States
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United Steelworkers members claim Allegheny Technologies Incorporated is refusing to provide essential bargaining information.
Workers
Celebrating Women in the Trades
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Women are less likely than men to go into the building and construction trades, but a few Minnesota programs are trying to change that.
Government
After ‘six years of purgatory,’ retirees celebrate pension fix with Smith
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The emergency funds will protect pension benefits earned by 1.5 million active and retired workers nationwide, including about 22,000 Minnesota retirees who paid into the Central States Pension Fund.
Commentary
Film stimulus would position Minnesota to capitalize on pent-up demand for new TV, movie production
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The film stimulus bill is designed to encourage out-of-state production companies to come here to make their content, employing Minnesotans, buying Minnesota goods and services, and paying Minnesota taxes, while building a foundation for that industry to thrive here
Organizing
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center is Hiring
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For the right organizer it’s an opportunity to be a part of building an enduring organizing program to advance the interests of working people In a region of the state that is often overlooked.
Community
Job security for women of color is a different kind of pandemic
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New data shows job security has been exacerbated by the pandemic, and the problem could continue.
COVID-19
Essential Workers Speak about a Year of COVID-19
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March 13th is the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential workers share their stories of sacrifice and ask for protection.
Immigration
Threats of deportation prevent workers from speaking out against workplace conditions
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“When we hear of these forms of abuse and intimidation, we feel it’s important to let workers know their rights.”
Hospital Workers Call on Leaders to Act
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Workers negotiating contracts with hospital systems across the Twin Cities express disappointment in a lack of recognition and 0% pay increase.
Community
After leaving auto industry, retired Machinist preps others for entry-level work
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Greg Kinne isn’t letting the knowledge he gained over nearly five decades in the automotive industry go to waste in retirement. The former Machinist is sharing what he knows with a new generation of workers at the Twin Cities School.