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AFSCME Calling on the MnSCU Board to Stop Paying Big Bonuses -
Working America Members Deliver Petitions Urging Rep. Eric Paulsen to Support Extending Unemployment Insurance -
MN AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson talking with State Economist Tom Stinson after December 2009 Budget Forecast -
SE Area Labor Council Make Wall Street Pay March and Rally, March 2010 -
Wall Street on Trial, Duluth, MN N E Area Labor Council March 2010 -
Working America Jobs Roundtable December 2009 -
Building Trades Rally March 11, 2010
Economy
Anti-Middle Class “Right to Work” Amendment Bad for Working Minnesotans, Bad for Business
In a seemingly unending stream of constitutional amendments, State Senator Dave Thompson & Representative Steve Drazkowski held a press conference to publicize an anti-middle class amendment that would force union workers to pay for their non-union co-workers’ representation. read more »
Corporate Special Interests Fuel Anti-Middle Class “Right to Work” Push in Minnesota
Today, a think tank backed by corporate special interests released a study promoting anti-middle class legislation in Minnesota. The right-wing Center of the American Experiment’s report urges lawmakers to make Minnesota a low-wage, anti-middle class “Right to Work” state. read more »
President Obama Delivers Hope & Vision for Working Americans
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
“For the millions of Americans still feeling the pain of Wall Street’s greed; President Obama’s State of the Union address was a sign of hope.
“President Obama laid out a new vision for an America that builds on our economic recovery and once again opens up opportunities for everyone, not just corporate special interests and the richest 1%. read more »
2012 Precinct Caucus Information
Some state legislators are trying to take away your rights and crush the middle class. But you can start fighting back. Support your union and Minnesota’s working families by participating in your local precinct caucus. Anyone can attend the precinct caucuses!
Minnesota’s major political parties will hold precinct caucuses February 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM.
At your precinct caucus, you can: read more »
Pass Jobs & Infrastructure Bill Now
In response to Governor Dayton’s proposal for a job-creating infrastructure bill, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement:
“Governor Dayton continues to offer proven plans to create the jobs that thousands of Minnesotans desperately need.
“The Governor’s jobs and infrastructure bill will put 21,700 Minnesotans back to work in family-sustaining private sector jobs. read more »
Crystal Sugar’s SEC Report Shows Lockout is Hurting the Company
On Friday, American Crystal Sugar Company issued its quarterly report covering the three months ending November 30, 2011. This was the first full quarterly report issued by the company since the August 1 lockout of its 1,300 permanent union workers.
The report indicates that Crystal Sugar’s replacement workers have failed to maintain the same productivity as its permanent workers represented by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM). read more »
Jobs Plan Sets the Right Tone for 2012 Session
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson praised the job creation proposal Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and legislative Democrats offered today. read more »
Stand With Sugar Workers!
For generations, the sugar beet industry has been the lifeblood of Northwest Minnesota’s Red River Valley.
Sugar workers have always stood shoulder to shoulder with American Crystal Sugar and farmers to protect and advance the sugar industry.
Together, the workers, company and growers have helped to build the local economy, support families, and made communities flourish. Now, American Crystal has put all of this in jeopardy by locking out workers.
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Unemployment Rate Down, Help for Job-Seekers Going Away
Despite Minnesota’s employers cutting nearly 14,000 jobs in November, the state’s unemployment rate still fell to 5.9%. Unfortunately, that number means thousands of jobless Minnesotans will become ineligible for long-term federal unemployment benefits that end when a state’s three-month unemployment rate falls below 6.5%. Additionally, if Congress fails to act on extending long-term federal benefits an estimated 28,000 Minnesotans will lose a critical lifeline. read more »
28,100 Minnesotans to Lose Unemployment Insurance Lifeline Unless Congress Acts Before January 1st
As families prepare for the holiday, a new report released by the AFL-CIO shows that, 28,100 Minnesotans will lose their unemployment benefits on December 31st if Congress fails to act to extend unemployment insurance.
In Minnesota as well as across the country, jobless workers and their communities will be holding prayer vigils on Thursday December 8 to call attention to the ongoing jobs crisis and to urge Congress to take immediate action and extend unemployment benefits. read more »
