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26 Sep, 2023

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26 Sep, 2023

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Local School Board Races Will Be a Contest for the Freedom to Learn

This fall, a fight for the soul of education is quietly brewing in school board races all across the state.

Local School Board Races Will Be a Contest for the Freedom to Learn

26 Sep, 2023

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26 Sep, 2023

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MN Health Department Offers Free COVID Test Kits

SAINT PAUL —With an uptick in reported cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations, the Minnesota Department of Health has resumed offering free home COVID test kits. Each household may request eight rapid at-home tests, once a month, while supplies last.

MN Health Department Offers Free COVID Test Kits

26 Sep, 2023

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26 Sep, 2023

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Early Voting Begins September 22 for November 7 Elections

MINNEAPOLIS — The November 7 general election in 2023 will see contests for local city councils, mayors, and school boards plus important school funding questions in several school districts.

Early Voting Begins September 22 for November 7 Elections

26 Sep, 2023

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26 Sep, 2023

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Gallup Poll Shows High Support for Unions

WASHINGTON — In an annual poll released in advance of Labor Day weekend, the Gallup organization reported that 67 percent of Americans approve of labor unions.

Gallup Poll Shows High Support for Unions

26 Sep, 2023

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CTUL Campaigns for Protections for Non-union Construction Workers

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities has “two realities” for construction workers. In the unionized sector, workers are paid well, receive benefits, and enjoy the protections of a union contract.

CTUL Campaigns for Protections for Non-union Construction Workers

26 Sep, 2023

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26 Sep, 2023

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CTUL March Calls on Developers to Sign On to Package of Construction Worker Safeguards

MINNEAPOLIS — About 300 strong, members and supporters of worker center CTUL marched down Central Ave.

CTUL March Calls on Developers to Sign On to Package of Construction Worker Safeguards

11 Sep, 2023

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11 Sep, 2023

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Weisman Art Museum Features ‘Towards a Common Future: Banners for Solidarity,’ by Local Artist Rachel Breen

MINNEAPOLIS — In recent years, local artist Rachel Breen has used her art to highlight the struggles of workers exploited by the global textile industry, making connections between historic events like the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City in 1911 and the Rana Plaz

Weisman Art Museum Features ‘Towards a Common Future: Banners for Solidarity,’ by Local Artist Rachel Breen

11 Sep, 2023

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11 Sep, 2023

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Voters Reject Annandale School Bond Referendum 57–43 Percent

ANNANDALE — Voters in the Annandale school district voted down a proposed school bond referendum in a special election August 8. The unofficial margin was 1,376 voting “yes” and 1,820 voting “no.”

Voters Reject Annandale School Bond Referendum 57–43 Percent

11 Sep, 2023

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11 Sep, 2023

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Union Member McGarvey Wins Brooklyn Park City Council Race

BROOKLYN PARK — Tony McGarvey, a member of Painters Local 386 won election to the West District seat on the Brooklyn Park city council in a special election August 8.

Union Member McGarvey Wins Brooklyn Park City Council Race

11 Sep, 2023

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11 Sep, 2023

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MRLF Votes 2023 Endorsements for Local Races Minneapolis City Council, Bloomington City Council and Mayor, and Anoka-Hennepin School Board Endorsements Approved

MINNEAPOLIS — Delegates to the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO voted August 9 to endorse candidates for local races for Minneapolis city council, Bloomington city council and mayor, and Anoka-Hennepin school board.

MRLF Votes 2023 Endorsements for Local Races Minneapolis City Council, Bloomington City Council and Mayor, and Anoka-Hennepin School Board Endorsements Approved