Workforce News

Philip Levine: Reflecting the Poet’s Vision of Working in America

superuser — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:54:00 -0500

When the nation’s Poet Laureate, Philip Levine, gives a reading of his work tomorrow here at the AFL-CIO, he will recite poems that weave a lyrical web of words around his visceral understanding of the world of work.

Federal report: Twin Cities leads the way in volunteering

Betsy Hunter — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:01:38 -0400

For the fifth year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area ranks No. 1 for volunteerism among large cities.

Facing race head-on: Deep and intransigent employment disparities persist in Minnesota

Betsy Hunter — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:56:12 -0400

Headlines reporting glaring disparities in unemployment rates, by race, have sent a jolt to many Minnesotans, but the numbers are clear.

Tears shed at the Capitol – but does anyone care? - Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota

Betsy Hunter — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:03:49 -0400

ST. PAUL - Gretchen Gubbins is about to run out of unemployment benefits and doesn’t know how she will live. When she told her story Monday at the state Capitol, she got a hug from Mike Adair, who also is searching for a job. While working people comfort each other, they are looking to lawmakers for help – and are increasingly frustrated by the lack of action.

Take part in Letter Carriers’ food drive May 14

Betsy Hunter — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:32:25 -0400

Minnesotans declare ‘We Are One’

Betsy Hunter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:36:23 -0400

ST. PAUL - Chanting “We Are One,” thousands gathered at the Cathedral of St. Paul Monday evening, then marched to the state Capitol to show their support for worker rights and a strong middle class.

The "new poor" in Minnesota

Doug Flateau — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:48:56 -0400

A story outlining trends we're seeing with Union members visiting Working Partnerships.

More than 900,000 Twin Cities residents did volunteer work last year.

Betsy Hunter — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:25:51 -0400

A new national study confirms it: Twin Cities residents volunteer more of their time to their churches, charities and schools than folks in any other metro area in the nation.

Obama Expands Mortgage Modification Program

Betsy Hunter — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:07:55 -0400

As the economy turned sour and real estate went bust, 25 percent of all mortgages have suddenly become "upside down." That means that a quarter of all homeowners with a mortgage now owe more to their lender than their property is worth.

New Survey Finds 13.8 Percent of Households in Minnesota Unable to Afford Enough Food in 2009

Betsy Hunter — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:51:27 -0500

More than 13.8 percent of households in Minnesota reported in 2009 not having enough money to buy food that they needed during the prior twelve months for themselves or their family, according to a new report released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).