Workforce News

Letter Carriers hold another successful national food drive - Steve Share

Betsy Hunter — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:25:39 -0400

Recent college grads face underemployment, debt - Minnesota Public Radio

Betsy Hunter — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:03:35 -0400

Workers’ safety is in drivers’ hands - By Michael Kuchta

Betsy Hunter — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:47:11 -0400

GOLDEN VALLEY - No matter how safely a road project is designed, no matter how safe workers keep themselves, nothing can protect them from a careless, distracted or reckless driver.

'Untold Stories' puts spotlight on workers' history and culture

Doug Flateau — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:44:00 -0400

ST. PAUL - "Untold Stories," sponsored by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, many unions and other organizations, offers programs about the history of working people. The 2012 series runs through May 21 and features panel discussions, music, readings and more.

Minneapolis salutes Public Works crew for its rescue work

Betsy Hunter — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:55:45 -0400

A crew from the Minneapolis Department of Public Works was recognized by the City Council for members’ rescue work last August.

USA : With labor impasse in 9th month, locked out American Crystal workers change plans for future

Doug Flateau — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:49:00 -0400

Source: Washington Post

Child labor in American agriculture - Minnesota Daily

Doug Flateau — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:48:00 -0400

Child labor in American agriculture
Minnesota Daily
More than 70 years later, agriculture still relies on dated labor practices and exploitation — significantly fewer unions, lower or illegal wages without benefits and unchecked working conditions. If workers want to fight for wages or benefits to ...

In groundbreaking case, contractor charged with stealing from workers - By Barb Kucera, Workday editor

Betsy Hunter — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:14:55 -0400

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.