After years of dealing and debate, Vikings get their biggest win
Submitted by JohnSee on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 8:24am(Mpls StarTribune) Ending a decade of turmoil, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a $975 million Vikings stadium meant to anchor the team in Minneapolis for a generation.
The vote ended a turbulent session that saw the project nearly die several times, only to get revived and then dominate the Legislature's final weeks, as opponents ultimately succumbed to intense pressure. Read more »
Workers to pack Capitol for votes on stadium, bonding bills
Submitted by JohnSee on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 9:41am
Buoyed by a rally that featured former Minnesota Vikings running back Chuck Foreman, union members plan to jam the state Capitol Monday as legislators decide whether to fund stadium and bonding bills that would create thousands of jobs.
The measures – one to build and repair the state’s infrastructure and another to finance construction of a new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis – are scheduled to receive votes on the House floor Monday, according to House Speaker Kurt Zellers. Read more »
Contact your legislators now about the bonding and stadium bills
Submitted by Barb Kucera on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 3:50pm
Union members swarmed the Minnesota Capitol in a last-ditch effort to drum up support among lawmakers for two bills that, together, would create tens of thousands of jobs for union members in the struggling construction trades.
The bills – one to build and repair the state’s infrastructure and another to finance construction of a new Vikings stadium downtown Minneapolis – are scheduled to receive votes on the House floor Monday, according to House Speaker Kurt Zellers.
Until those votes take place, union leaders said, the full-court press at the Capitol will continue. Read more »
Unions play vital role in protecting health and safety
Submitted by JohnSee on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 8:10am
Workers Memorial Day commemorations across Minnesota highlighted the fact that MnDOT snowplow drivers, highway construction workers, state troopers and numerous others depend on unions to help keep them safe – and that unions protect all workers by advocating for better working conditions.
At the state Department of Transportation facility in Rochester, more than 100 people gathered Monday to mark Workers Memorial Day, mourn those killed and injured on the job and renew the call for safer workplaces. Read more »
Workers Memorial Day events start Wednesday, april 25
Submitted by JohnSee on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 10:58am
Workers Memorial Day, April 27, 2012. (Events are listed in the story) Every year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces. This year we the struggle continues to create good jobs in this country that are safe and healthy and to ensure the freedom of workers to form unions and, through their unions, to speak out and bargain for respect and a better future. It's time for our country to fulfill the promise of safe jobs for all. Read more »
"My Dad Fell...Was Out of Work For Six Months"
Submitted by JohnSee on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 9:37amIron Workers General Treasurer Ed McHugh talks about the importance of safety and awareness to prevent debilitating injuries, and how the goodness of Ironworkers helped his family through tought times. A brief but powerful reminder to be careful out there!
AFL-CIO calls on Legislature to act on construction jobs bills
Submitted by JohnSee on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 1:04pmWith the 2012 session nearing an end with no action on job creation, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is calling on the Legislature to send critical construction bills to Governor Dayton’s desk.
The bills include a large infrastructure bonding bill and legislation authorizing construction of a new Minnesota Vikings Stadium.
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson cited Thursday’s report showing that Minnesota lost 500 construction jobs in March as yet another reason to act quickly. Read more »
Dayton talks up Vikings stadium at union retiree event
Submitted by JohnSee on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 12:57pm
Governor Mark Dayton received a standing ovation during a visit Saturday to the annual “Fun(d)raiser” for the Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO, where he emphasized the need to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Dayton was greeted with hugs and handshakes by union retirees in the crowd, many of whom have known and worked with him over his decades of public service in Minnesota. Read more »
Website offers latest data on CEO pay
Submitted by JohnSee on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 2:41pmThe national AFL-CIO has launched the 2012 AFL-CIO Executive PayWatch site — called CEO Pay and the 99% — which includes the most comprehensive data accessible on 2011 executive pay. All of the data available is searchable by industry, by state and by the top 100 highest-paid CEOs. Read more »
A Video Tribute to Mark H. Ayers
Submitted by JohnSee on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 9:38amIt is with deep sadness that the Building and Construction Trades Department announces the sudden and untimely passing of its President, Mark H. Ayers, on April 8, 2012. Funeral arrangements can be found here.
Here is the tribute. Read more »
