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Covering labor news in the Twin Cities East Metro area, the Union Advocate is the official publication of the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO22 Oct 2024
We all saw Donald Trump cosplay at a closed McDonalds with pre-selected "customers" the other day. In 2019, @timwalz spent a day doing real work alongside an @seiuhcmnia home health aide. (h/t @unionadvocate) #BetterInAUnion #UnionsForHarris aflcio.mn/2QMP3DX

To assess care crisis, Walz ‘walks a day’ in PCA’s shoes

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walked in a home health care worker’s shoes today in St. Paul. The governor helped 41-year-old Jay Spika, who has primary progressive multiple sclerosis, bathe, dress and de…

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Mississippi Market Co-Op workers voted Wednesday to unionize, bringing together 158 workers at the grocer’s three St. Paul locations. advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

With support from shoppers, St. Paul co-op workers win landslide union election

Mississippi Market Co-Op workers voted to unionize, bringing together 158 workers at the grocer’s three St. Paul locations.

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Minnesota unions rallied in St. Paul yesterday to lay out the dangers of Trump-aligned Project 2025. advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

Unions warn Trump-aligned ‘Project 2025’ puts target on workers’ rights

Unions, labor standards and collective bargaining would be targets of a second Trump administration, according to an analysis of the document by the AFL-CIO.

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Postal workers rallied in Eagan and around the country today, ratcheting up their fight for a fair union contract and better customer service. advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

Union members rally in support of ‘People’s Post Office’

“The American people deserve their public postal service back,” union president Dave Cook said.

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Grad worker union calls on University of MN leadership to engage in first-contract talks advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

Grad worker union calls on U leadership to engage in first-contract talks

So far, top administrators have kept the process at arm’s length, union leaders say.

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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is putting a spotlight on workers' rights this week, with hundreds of events across the state to educate workers and employers about newly updated labor standards. advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

Flanagan marks first Workplace Rights Week at union laundry in St. Paul

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is putting a spotlight on workers’ rights this week, with hundreds of outreach events across the state to educate workers and employers.

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Union pipefitters with @Local455 and 539 held their annual "Heat's On" service day Saturday. Started in 1986, the effort has provided $4 million in volunteer work hours and repairs to nearly 8,500 Minnesota households in need. advocate.stpaulunions.org/20…

Pipefitters’ service day keeps heat on for homeowners in need

The volunteer effort, started in 1986, has since given back over $4 million in volunteer work hours and repairs to nearly 8,500 Minnesota households, reducing their energy costs and preventing heat…

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AFSCME Council 5@AFSCMEMN528 Jun 2024
💥 RIGHT NOW!! Minnesota Historical Society Workers Union members are RALLYING to oppose management’s cruelty in laying off workers with only 2 days notice, in violation of the contract’s required 2-week notice period. SHAME!!! #afscmestrong #union #1u
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🚨 BREAKING: ALL FOUR MN HPB LOCATIONS HAVE RATIFIED THEIR FIRST CONTRACT! 🚨 We're SO excited! We've worked very hard for this first contract, which will help keep our jobs protected, safe, and sustainable. What's in the contract? It's in the thread.🧵 (1/4) #UFCW #HPBUnion
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Our April issue goes into the mail this week! This thread has some of the highlights, but take a full look on our Recent Issues page: advocate.stpaulunions.org/re…
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We also covered the Week of Action earlier this month that saw Twin Cities union members striking together and supporting each others' actions, including dynamic rallies at the Capitol and MSP Airport.
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It was a busy month! For more information about subscribing to the newspaper, ask your local union about its affiliation with the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, or visit our site. advocate.stpaulunions.org/su…

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Complimentary subscriptions to The Union Advocate are provided to members of unions that affiliate with the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation. If you are a union member but do not receive The Ad…

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