Striking Minneapolis educators ratify tentative agreements, school resumes tomorrow Click here for story (March 28, 2022) Striking Minneapolis educators reach tentative agreements with school district Click here for story (March 25, 2022) Minneapolis educators begin strike, schools shut down Click here for story (March 9, 2022)

American Federation of Teachers announces $100,000 donation to Minneapolis educators’ strike fund Click here for story (March 18, 2022) With strike votes coming, Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers rallied and marched together Click here for story (February 13, 2022)

Solidarity Actions: 1) Join the picket lines: weekday mornings at local Minneapolis schools, 7:30-10:00 a.m. 2) Text ‘MFT’ to 48744 3) Visit safeandstableschools.org to learn more about the strike and support actions you can take 4) Donate to strike fund administered by Working Partnerships 5) If you live in the city of Minneapolis, contact Minneapolis school board members and urge them to invest in students, honor the work of educators — and end the strike!

Attention MRLF Delegates Official Notice
	The MRLF delegate meeting scheduled for May 11, 2022 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 May 11, 2022 Zoom meeting by May 9, please e-mail Barb Boettcher at barb@minneapolisunions.org and provide your name and local union. If you are a delegate, keep your eye out for a new e-mail address which will be sending you the Zoom link for the monthly MRLF delegate meetings. The new e-mail address sending the Zoom link will be: eblast@lkaflcio.org.

The latest news: From September 25, 2020 Labor Review: Teachers and students tested by COVID-19 school start Continue reading From August 21, 2020 Labor Review: Teachers march on Governor’s residence to oppose return to in-person classes Continue reading From July 24, 2020 Labor Review: Nurses union urges adoption of statewide mask mandate Continue reading Teachers issue safety demands Continue reading 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 Continue reading From March 27, 2020 Labor Review: State locks down for COVID-19 Union members work on the front lines of response Continue reading Nurses warn of lack of tests, safety gear and preparedness Continue reading Trades curtail office access, close training centers, cancel meetings… but keep working Continue reading COVID-19 closings put almost all local hotel workers out of work Continue reading Union works with Metro Transit to improve safety for bus operators during COVID-19 crisis Continue reading AFSCME Local 2822 calls on Hennepin County to halt ‘dangerous work or debt’ mandate Continue reading Shutdown of music venues sidelines musicians Continue reading COVID-19 theater and event venue closings hitting Stagehands union hard Continue reading MRLF president Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou: Our response to COVID-19: Acting in solidarity with you Continue reading

Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou elected president of MRLF, first woman to lead Minneapolis central labor body Learn more

National AFL-CIO’s Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice hears strong message from local union members of color: help us, include us Click here for story

MRLF to launch local Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice Click here for story MRLF continues accepting nominations for local Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice MRLF’s Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice develops model for its work Click here for story

National AFL-CIO releases final report of Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice Click here for link to read and/or download 79-page report

Donate up to $100 to state candidates by December 31 …and get it back Click here for more information

LABOR COMMISSION ON RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
> MRLF seeks nominees for next cohort of Commission on Racial and Economic Justice
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-27-19)
> MRLF’s Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice develops model for its work
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-27-17)
> MRLF continues accepting nominations for local Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 12-16-16)
> MRLF accepting nominations for local Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-28-16)
> MRLF to launch local Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-29-16)
> Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice hears strong message from local union members of color: help us, include us
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-19-16)
> National AFL-CIO’s Labor Commission on Racial and Economic Justice coming to Minneapolis February 12 to take testimony from rank and file union members
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-22-16)
>AFL-CIO executive council’s ‘Statement on Racial and Economic Justice’ launched commission’s tour
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-22-16)
> MRLF passes ‘Resolution on Racial and Economic Justice,’ commits to action
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 6-26-15)

NEWS
> American Federation of Teachers donates $100,000 to MFT strike fund
(3-18-22)
> With strike votes coming, Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers rally and march together
(2-12-22)
> Local postal workers protest new policy slowing mail delivery
(10-13-21)
> New leadership takes charge at Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 6-26-21)
>COVID-19 crisis puts new spotlight on workplace safety issues raised by annual Workers Memorial Day
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-24-20)
> Construction apprenticeships win exemption from new US Department of Labor IRAP rule
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-27-20)
> Third annual awards ceremony celebrates women in the trades
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-27-20)
>Fire destroys Letter Carriers’ Central Ave. offices
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-27-20)
> After a week of informational picketing, Minneapolis Educational Support Professionals return to bargaining table
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-02-20)
> Looking for extra hours? New union temp service recruiting event staff, paying union wages
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-15-19)
> Labor Review wins 3 awards in ILCA’s aqnnual labor media contest
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-15-19)
> National advocate for Social Security will keynote Retiree Council’s October 19 forum
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-27-19)
> October 19: Saving Social Security will be topic for Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council forum
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-27-19)
> MRLF endorses Tim Busse for mayor of Bloomington, three city council candidates
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-19)
> Protesting working conditions, Amazon workers strike at warehouse in Shakopee
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-17-19)
> Minneapolis to consider local wage theft ordinance
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 6-28-19)
> Nurses walk informational picket lines for safety, benefits
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 5-31-19)
> Building Trades honor the fallen at annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-30-19)
> Dan Gustafson, who led Minnesota AFL-CIO, dies at age 91
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-19-19)
> Advocates welcome one-year extension for Liberians to live and work in Minnesota and United States, but call for long-term policy solution
(March 28, 2019)
> Deadline looms for Liberian immigrant workers and families
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-22-19)
> Final Four brings work
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-22-19)
> MRLF endorses advocate Judy Moe in special election for Richfield City Council, Ward 3
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-25-19)
> Local federal workers protest shutdown
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-25-19)
> Minneapolis Labor Review wins 11 awards in ILCA’s annual labor media contest
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-16-18)
> Introducing UFCW Local 663: Members vote to merge UFCW Local 653 and Local 1161
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-28-18)
> Tribes and Building Trades celebrate graduates of apprenticeship readiness program
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-24-18)
> In 5-4 ‘Janus’ vote, US Supreme Court strikes blow against public sector unions
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-27-18)

SUBURBAN LABOR COUNCILS
> MRLF seeks union members to organize locally with North and South Suburban Advisory Councils
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-25-13)

COMMENTARY
> For schools students deserve
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-26-22)
> Investing in infrastructure is the key to our nation's future
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-25-21)
> Richard Trumka, 1949-2021
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-21-21)
> Essential workers deserve hazard pay, not just praise and thanks
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-24-21)
> Support our everyday heroes, Minnesota, support a fair budget
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 5-29-21)
> Yet another black man murdered by the police
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-24-21)
> Workers in the hard-hit hospitality and events industry need our support
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-27-21)
> Dig deeper together for change
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-27-21)
> 2020 brought crisis after crisis; Let‘s reflect on lessons learned
(Minneapolis Labor Review,12-18-20)
> Labor 2020 reflections: Joy, gratitude, and perseverance
(Minneapolis Labor Review,11-13-20
> The stakes of the 2020 election keep growing. Vote! Volunteer!
(Minneapolis Labor Review,10-16-20
> Between now and November 3, every day is Election Day
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-25-20
> Back to school? Make it safe for students, staff, community
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-21-20
> US Senate must join House and pass HEROES Act investments
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-24-20
> Returning to normal is not an option
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 6-26-20)
> Workers need a voice, not just guidance
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 5-29-20)
> ‘Pray for the dead -- and fight like hell for the living’
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-24-20)
> Our response to COVID-19: Acting in solidarity with you
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-27-20)
> Workers need stronger labor law protections
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-14-20)
> Reflecting on four years of leadership here at the MRLF
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 12-20-19)
> Winning elections is just one part of our electoral work
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-15-19)
> Strikes are only as strong as our solidarity
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-19)

People
> Carpenter Harry Melander retires as MN Building Trades president
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 6-26-21)
> Lyndon Carlson retires after serving 48 years in the Minnesota House; Carlson was a Minneapolis teacher, union member, and the longest-serving member of the legislature
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 12-18-20)
> Andie Whitaker joins Working Partnerships staff as new community services liaison
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-15-19)
> Dan Gustafson, who led Minnesota AFL-CIO, dies at age 91
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-19-19)
> Governor Walz picks three labor leaders for seats on Met Counci
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-22-19)
> Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou elected president of MRLF, first woman to lead the Minneapolis central labor body
(December 10, 2015)

Minneapolis Labor Review
> Minneapolis Labor Review wins three labor media awards
(December 21, 2020)
> Minneapolis Labor Review announces 2022 publication schedule
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