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Information for candidates seeking endorsement in 2022 general election
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PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Early voting period June 24-August 8
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2022
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MRLF endorses Ryan Winkler for Hennepin County Attorney; For Minneapolis School Board, MRLF endorses KerryJo Felder, Collin Beachy, Fathia Feerayarre, Lori Norvell
Labor Review 6-25-2022
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Striking Minneapolis educators ratify tentative agreements, school resumes tomorrow
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Striking Minneapolis educators reach tentative agreements with school district
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Minneapolis educators begin strike, schools shut down
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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:
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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!
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Attention MRLF Delegates
Official Notice
Next meeting July 13
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May 12, 2022
The MRLF is announcing a revised 2022 Delegate schedule, introducing the return of quarterly in-person delegate meetings.
Important protocols regarding in-person meetings:
• The health and safety of our staff and delegates will be our most important priority so we reserve the
right to transition in-person events to virtual as needed.
• Health and safety protocols will be posted at the entrance of each in-person delegates meeting and
may fluctuate based on the level of community spread of COVID-19.
• We ask all members to respect their fellow delegates by following the posted rules regarding masking
and social distancing when it is required.
• Anyone experiencing illness should not attend an in-person meeting.
Important reminders regarding virtual meetings:
The unique link to join virtual delegates meetings are sent the Monday prior to the meeting from this
email address: eblast@lkaflcio.org.
Please make sure your delegation’s e-mail addresses
are up-to-date.
Remaining 2022 Calendar
Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO delegate meetings take place every second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.
In-person only: 312 Central Ave. 2nd Floor | Minneapolis
Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 p.m.
Special event: Holiday Party
In-person only: 312 Central Ave., 2nd Floor | Minneapolis |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE (3/18/20)
(Updated 12/29/21)
MRLF staff continue to work primarily from home
during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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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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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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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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