Union Advocate

Covering labor news in the Twin Cities East Metro area, the Union Advocate is the official publication of the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation

[Minnesota AFL-CIO @MNAFLCIO]

We all saw Donald Trump cosplay at a closed McDonalds with pre-selected "customers" the other day. In 2019, @timwalz spent a day doing real work alongside an @seiuhcmnia home health aide. (h/t @unionadvocate) #BetterInAUnion #UnionsForHarris https://t.co/L2ccBEiZ4V

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Mississippi Market Co-Op workers voted Wednesday to unionize, bringing together 158 workers at the grocer’s three St. Paul locations. https://t.co/ttunsZX30C

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Minnesota unions rallied in St. Paul yesterday to lay out the dangers of Trump-aligned Project 2025. https://t.co/a81edva7x6

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Postal workers rallied in Eagan and around the country today, ratcheting up their fight for a fair union contract and better customer service. https://t.co/cYOB3nsEwJ

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Grad worker union calls on University of MN leadership to engage in first-contract talks https://t.co/4t4rzudnSf

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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is putting a spotlight on workers' rights this week, with hundreds of events across the state to educate workers and employers about newly updated labor standards. https://t.co/83YMHreY84

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Union pipefitters with @Local455 and 539 held their annual "Heat's On" service day Saturday. Started in 1986, the effort has provided $4 million in volunteer work hours and repairs to nearly 8,500 Minnesota households in need. https://t.co/UKWRbDbODF

[AFSCME Council 5 @AFSCMEMN5]

💥 RIGHT NOW!! Minnesota Historical Society Workers Union members are RALLYING to oppose management’s cruelty in laying off workers with only 2 days notice, in violation of the contract’s required 2-week notice period. SHAME!!! #afscmestrong #union #1u

[Half Price Books Workers United (MN) @HPBUnionMN]

🚨 BREAKING: ALL FOUR MN HPB LOCATIONS HAVE RATIFIED THEIR FIRST CONTRACT! 🚨

We're SO excited! We've worked very hard for this first contract, which will help keep our jobs protected, safe, and sustainable.

What's in the contract? It's in the thread.🧵

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#UFCW #HPBUnion

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It was a busy month! For more information about subscribing to the newspaper, ask your local union about its affiliation with the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, or visit our site. https://t.co/AsgKsZQE68

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Our April issue goes into the mail this week! This thread has some of the highlights, but take a full look on our Recent Issues page: https://t.co/A9gDQ3qjVI

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We also covered the Week of Action earlier this month that saw Twin Cities union members striking together and supporting each others' actions, including dynamic rallies at the Capitol and MSP Airport.