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Ground-breaking for new
Minnesota Vikings stadium! |
A ceremonial groundbreaking December 3 celebrated the beginning of construction for the new Minnesota Vikings Stadium. Left to right: Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, Vikings star Adrian Peterson, Minnesota governor Mark Dayton, Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak. Governor Dayton: "This is first and foremost an economic development project… We've got a vital project that is going to put thousands of people to work."
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A Community Conversation on
Raising the Minimum Wage
with Senator John Hoffman |
What:
Town Hall Meeting
with Senator John Hoffman
When:
Tuesday, December 10
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Coon Rapids Civic Center
11155 Robinson Drive
For more information,
contact Graeme at 612-321-5672 or e-mail graeme@minneapolisunions.org |
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John Hoffman
Senate District
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Minneapolis Labor Review
2013 Election Coverage
Election results
> Despite losses, MRLF helps elect friends to Minneapolis city hall
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> Minneapolis mayor-elect Betsy Hodges visits MRLF delegate meeting, pledges cooperation
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> Voters pass 13 of 15 school levies endorsed by MRLF
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> In suburbs, wins for 6 of 9 candidates endorsed by MRLF
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> For Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, MRLF-endorsed candidates win 8 of 9 races
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
Commentary
> Everyday Minneapolis workers are the heart of Minneapolis labor movement
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> Commentary: Vote November 5: Local races matter for Minneapolis mayor, area city councils, schools
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-13)
Minneapolis Mayor
> Commentary: Mark Andrew for mayor
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
> Mark Andrew: Strong labor ally, proven progressive leadership
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-13)
Minneapolis City Council
Ward 3:
> Diane Hofstede: ‘I’m highly energized by the possibilities and potential of the Third Ward’
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
Ward 4:
> Barb Johnson: 'People want to be in this city — They want to live here and work here'
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
Ward 6:
> Robert Lilligren: In diverse Ward 6, ‘finding common ground is a key theme of my work’
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
Ward 9:
> Alondra Cano: Shaped by her roots in immigrant community, advocacy work
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-20-13)
Ward 10 :
> Meg Tuthill: In bustling, booming Ward 10, ‘it's always about balance — balance is everything’
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
Ward 12:
> Andrew Johnson: We create more jobs if working with city is easier
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-20-13)
Ward 13:
> Linea Palmisano: People like to be involved, want basic services done well
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-20-13)
Anoka-Hennepin School Board
District 3:
> Grace Baltich: District grad, now social worker, offers vital perspective for board
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-13)
Golden Valley City Council
At Large:
> Andy Snope: IBEW political director runs for seat on Golden Valley City Council
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-20-13)
School Levies: VOTE YES!
> School districts seek voter approval for levies to provide quality education
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-13)
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| Minnesota Orchestra Lock-Out! |
Locked-out Minnesota Orchestra musicians present concert with legendary conductor Skrowaczewski |
Locked-out from their jobs in a contract dispute, the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra organized their own concert October 18, 2012, selling out the auditorium at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The orchestra’s legendary former conductor, Stanislaw Skrowczewski (photo, left), now age 89, led the symphony in moving performances of works by Dvorak and Shostakovich. The locked-out musicians are members of Twin Cities Musicians Union Local 30-73. See story. |
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NEWS
> For striking Laborers at Cretex, preserving their pension is key issue
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-26-13)
> Mortenson wins bid to manage construction of new Minnesota Vikings football stadium
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
> Anoka County repeals prevailing wage policy
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
Suburban Labor Councils
> Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation hosts low-wage worker forum March 11
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
> Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation hires Graeme Allen as new community organizer
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
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MRLF seeks union members to organize locally with North and South Suburban Advisory Councils
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-25-13)
Commentary
> Everyday Minneapolis workers are the heart of Minneapolis labor movement
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 11-22-13)
> Vote November 5: Local races matter for Minneapolis mayor, area city councils, schools
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 10-25-13)
> Mark Andrew for mayor
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-23-13)
> Overdue raise in state’s minimum wage would benefit all workers
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
> Lock-outs: employers abandon good faith collective bargaining
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 1-25-13)
People
> MRLF hires Kerry Felder as new community organizer working on education issues
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 9-20-13)
> Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation hires Graeme Allen as new community organizer
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 2-22-13)
> Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation hires Chelsie Glaubitz as new political director
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 3-23-12)
> Minneapolis Building Trades Council picks new business manager, IBEW's Dan McConnell
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 8-26-11)
> Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation hires Sarah Podenski as new policy director
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 7-29-11)
> Branch 9 Letter Carriers president Pam Donato accepts position in Washington, D.C.
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 4-29-11)
> Union Bank & Trust names new president, community banker Jeff Schrempp
(Minneapolis Labor Review, March 25, 2011)
> Laborers' Jessica Looman named DLI assistant commissioner
(Minneapoils Labor Review, January 28, 2011)
> Union member Sue Nelson continues 12-year gig as organist for Minnesota Twins
(Minneapolis Labor Review, 5-21-10)
Minneapolis Labor Review
>Current issue of Minneapolis Labor Review Newspaper
(Now available as part of Labor Review Archive)
> Minneapolis Labor Review announces 2013 publication schedule
Download PDF version of 2013 schedule (38kb download)
Minneapolis Labor Review Centennial, 1907-2007
The Minneapolis Labor Review celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007 by publishing a ten-part series highlighting the history of the newspaper. Click here for an index to the series.
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