DaMN Interview: Cheri Stewart
Submitted by jhayssen on January 30, 2012 - 3:25pm
Cheri Stewart is appointed first woman business rep. of IBEW Local 31
By Larry Sillanpa, Editor, Labor World Newspaper, Duluth, MN
Cheri Stewart has always taken her work life seriously. She’s worked ten years for Minnesota Power at their Laskin and Herbert centers, and lately at Thompson Hydro. A programming, computer, and control systems electrician, the 100-year old Thompson facility also required her to be a maintenance electrician and be able to fix things that went wrong. For good measure she also has a two-year degree in welding. read more »
DaMN Interview: David Hallas
Submitted by jhayssen on November 30, 2011 - 4:26pm
Who are you? Where do you work? How old are you?
My name is David Hallas. I work at the Gerdau steel mill in St. Paul and I am 32 years old.
What was your call to action as a young worker?
In 2004, I wanted to help with my local union contract. I decided sitting on the sidelines was not a way to ensure my family’s and my future. So I kept asking what I can do.
Had you been active in other issues before this time? read more »
DaMN Interview: Ken Lamberson
Submitted by jhayssen on November 23, 2011 - 12:47pm
Who are you? Where do you work? How old are you?
My name is Ken Lamberson. I am a locked out worker at American Crystal Sugar in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. I am 35 years old.
What was your call to action as a young worker?
I am a member of the BCTGM Local 167g at American Crystal Sugar. On, August 1st the management locked us out. The lockout really got me going and involved.
Had you been active in other issues before this time? read more »
DaMN Interview: Heather Hemmer
Submitted by jhayssen on November 15, 2011 - 1:21pm
Who are you? Where do you work? How old are you?
My name is Heather Hemmer and I work as a Child Support Officer for Hennepin County. I am also an AFSCME Local 34 Union Steward. I’m 24 years old.
What was your call to action as a young worker? read more »
Announcing the Give a DaMN Blog
Submitted by jhayssen on November 14, 2011 - 6:34pm
Where young workers sound off why they give a damn about our society
Announcing the Give a DaMN Blog! The blog will feature interviews of young workers from Minnesota and throughout the country on exactly that, why we care and are doing something about our community and the labor movement! read more »
Labor Chorus August 2 at the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion
Submitted by lwilliams on July 20, 2011 - 12:52pm
Benefit Performance
Labor Chorus @ the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion
Workers’ songs, poetry, prose
Proceeds benefit the chorus and the Community Services work of the Minneapolis & St. Paul labor federations
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 pm
State Fairgrounds: Dan Patch & Cooper
Free-will offering (Suggested donation: $10 individual, $25 family/local)
For more information: www.twincitieslaborchorus.blogspot.com
State Fair Preview: Get a FREE download of KTA's "One Day Longer"!
Submitted by jhayssen on July 18, 2011 - 10:25am
Get a FREE download of KTA's "One Day Longer" by clicking here!
Just click the link, sign up and we'll send you the song. KTA will be performing at the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion during the Minnesota State Fair this year on Sunday, September 4. read more »
Help Fair this Wednesday
Submitted by jhayssen on June 28, 2011 - 3:03pmNEED HELP DURING THE SHUTDOWN?
- Afraid you can’t make your mortgage payment?
- Worried about feeding your children?
- Concerned about credit card payments?
- Wondering what help might be available?
State Shutdown Help Fair
For workers who will be affected by a state shutdown
Wednesday, June 29
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. Paul Regional Labor and Professional Building
411 Main St., St. Paul read more »
What’s at Stake for Minnesota
Submitted by jhayssen on June 28, 2011 - 1:41pmThe GOP Budget Protects the Richest 2% at a Huge Cost to Everyone Else
A Clear Choice by the Numbers:
$5,000,000,000 – Minnesota’s Budget Deficit
$1,600,000,000 - Cut in Healthcare Funding to Minnesotans
$1,226,000,000 – Property Tax Increase in the GOP Budget
$243,000,000 – Cut to the University of Minnesota in GOP Budget read more »
Take Action to Support AFGE Workers
Submitted by jhayssen on June 17, 2011 - 7:36amFrom AFGE:
Our brothers and sisters who are federal employees are being attacked with an intensity that parallels what’s been going on at the state level. The U.S. House has already voted to eliminate collective bargaining rights for airport screeners, cut 200,000 jobs, and freeze pay for five years. And the vital services that our families rely on are being cut beyond the bone – from OSHA and MSHA to labor law enforcement, food inspection, education, community safety, and other services that keep our communities safe and secure. read more »
