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Attention MRLF Delegates
Official Notice |
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The MRLF delegate meeting scheduled for February 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. will be conducted via Zoom.
MRLF delegates will need to pre-register for the meeting.
Affliated unions have been asked to provide the MRLF with the e-mail addresses of their current MRLF delegates and alternates.
If you are an MRLF delegate or alternate, and you have not received an e-mail invitation to the February 10, 2021 Zoom meeting by February 8, please e-mail Barb Boettcher at barb@minneapolisunions.org and provide your name and local union. |
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Labor 2020 Election Results
Wins in Minnesota for Biden-Harris, Tina Smith
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
Minnesota Senate:
MRLF helps to elect one new labor-endorsed Senator
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
Minnesota House:
MRLF helps to win three of five targeted House races
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
County Commissioners:
Outside of Hennepin County, a tough election for MRLF
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
MRLF’s endorsed candidates win 12 of 20 local races for city council, mayor
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
School Boards:
MRLF’s endorsed candidates win four of seven races
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
Two union members win city council races as new AFL-CIO program supports union members in running for office
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-13-20)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE (3/18/20)
MRLF staff are working from home during the coronavirus emergency.
The best way to contact them will be by e-mail.
Visit this link and click on the name of the staffperson you want to contact for an e-mail link.
In addition, we recently experienced technical difficulties with our voicemail system. So if you left a voicemail, you should contact the appropriate staff member by e-mail.
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Coronovirus Information
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
> Workers whose hours have been cut or have had their employment impacted by coronavirus should apply for unemployment insurance benefits. The best way to apply is online. Here is a link:
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
OTHER RESOURCES
> If you or someone you know is in need, dial 2-1-1 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211. Learn more about how United Way is continuing to support the community during this difficult time.
> Working Partnerships, the MRLF’s community affiliate and also a United Way partner agency, will be providing help to workers impacted by loss of employment during the coronavirus emeregency. Plans will be announced. For more information, visit this link.
ADVOCACY
> The MRLF is a member of a new community coalition of nonprofits and union partners working to advocate for local, state and federal policies that support and protect working families during this unprecedented time. For more information, visit mncovidresponse.com. |
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UNION MEMBER CANDIDATE PILOT PROGRAM
Sheila Webb, Robbinsdale City Council Ward 2:
Equity should guide city budget and policies
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UNION MEMBER CANDIDATE PILOT PROGRAM
David Cummings, Crystal City Council Ward 4:
‘At all levels of government, we need to focus on racial equity’
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MRLF endorses four for Osseo School Board:
Brooks, Grady, Mosequeda-Jones, Queeglay
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Brooklyn Center City Council At Large
Alfreda Daniels: ‘Make sure the voices of
the community are central in every decision’
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Brooklyn Center City Council At Large
Sizi Goyah: ‘The city needs to lead...
We need to think outside the box’
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Minneapolis School Board District 2
KerryJo Felder:
Advocating for northside
schools and racial equity
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Minneapolis School Board District 4
Christa Mims: ‘Every moment we lose,
kids fall through the cracks’
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From October 16, 2020 Labor Review:
Anoka County Board District 1
John LeTourneau: ‘Your voice is important’
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Anoka County Board District 2
Noel Lutsey: Restore prevailing wage
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Anoka County Board District 3
Nyle Zikmund: ‘We also need to invest’
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Anoka County Board District 6
Cindy Hansen: ‘Giving people a voice’
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Carver County Board District 3
Randy Maluchnik: ‘I have the skills, the
relationships,
to carry on the good work’
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Hennepin County Board District 7
Kevin Anderson: ‘Investments in transportation,
environment, health will benefit all
’
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Minnesota Senate District 33
Grechen Piper: Seeks ‘common sense solutions
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Minnesota Senate District 38
Justin Stofferahn: ‘The status quo isn’t enough’
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Minnesota House District 45A
Cedrick Frazier: ‘A voice for labor families
in the state legislature’
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Minnesota House District 59B
Esther Agbaje: Addressing housing crisis
demands urgent action
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From September 25, 2020 Labor Review:
Hennepin County Board District 1
De’Vonna Pittman: ‘Someone who’s
going to fight for everyday families’
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Hennepin County Board District 6
Chris LaTondresse: ‘We need good
government more than ever’
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Minnesota House District 34B
Kristin Bahner: ‘My bills are about
common
sense… putting people first’
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Minnesota House District 55A
Brad Tabke: ‘Rethink and build for
the future of roads, bridges, transit’
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Minnesota House District 56A
Jess Hanson: ‘Politics is how we care for each other’
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From August 21, 2020 Labor Review:
Labor-endorsed candidates advance to November 3
Ilhan Omar wins record primary vote totals
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MRLF votes endorsements for another
round of candidates for local office
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Early voting begins September 18 for general election
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Union leaders praise Biden’s pick of Harris for running mate
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Labor 2020 campaign will be like no other,
as pandemic limits doorknocks
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Minnesota House District 37B
Amir Malik: After 153 vote loss, running again
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Minnesota Senate District 34
Bonnie Westlin: ‘Flip the Senate, get things done’
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Minnesota Senate District 44
Ann Johnson Stewart: An engineer for the job
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Minnesota Senate District 47
Addie Miller: ‘A daughter of Carver County’
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Minnesota Senate District 48
Steve Cwodzinski: ‘This is the time to invest’
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From July 24, 2020 Labor Review:
Primary election coming August 11
Labor-endorsed Ilhan Omar faces primary challenge
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MRLF endorses seven union members
who are running for local elected office
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From June 26, 2020 Labor Review:
AFL-CIO endorses Joe Biden for President
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From February 14, 2020 Labor Review:
Who among Democrats will face off against Trump?
MN voters to weigh-in March 3 in Presidential Primary
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Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses still play key role
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National AFL-CIO plans March 12 Democratic
presidential candidate forum — to be livestreamed
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Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Campaigns Conference
kicks-off Labor 2020 political program
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The latest news:
From September 25, 2020 Labor Review:
Teachers and students tested
by COVID-19 school start
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From August 21, 2020 Labor Review:
Teachers march on Governor’s residence
to oppose return to in-person classes
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From July 24, 2020 Labor Review:
Nurses union urges adoption of statewide mask mandate
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Teachers issue safety demands
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From April 24, 2020 Labor Review:
US deaths from COVID-19 soar past 33,000
Governor Walz extends stay-at-home order to May 4
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From March 27, 2020 Labor Review:
State locks down for COVID-19
Union members work on the front lines of response
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Nurses warn of lack of tests, safety gear and preparedness
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Trades curtail office access, close training centers,
cancel meetings… but keep working
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COVID-19 closings put almost all local
hotel workers out of work
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Union works with Metro Transit to improve safety for bus operators during COVID-19 crisis
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AFSCME Local 2822 calls on Hennepin County
to halt ‘dangerous work or debt’ mandate
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Shutdown of music venues sidelines musicians
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COVID-19 theater and event venue closings
hitting Stagehands union hard
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MRLF president Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou:
Our response to COVID-19: Acting in solidarity with you
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Information for candidates seeking endorsement in 2020 general election
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Protecting Social Security’s future:
‘This is a fight we can win’
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Click here to view a video of the Minneapolis Regional
Retiree Council’s October 19, 2019 forum featuring
Social Security advocate Nancy Altman |
Top ten things unions can do right now to address sexual harassment in the workplace
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Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou elected president of MRLF,
first woman to lead
Minneapolis central labor body
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