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Vikre workers vote no

Workers at Vikre Distillery voted against representation from UNITE-HERE Local 17 after a supermajority of workers had signed union cards last month. “We’re certainly disappointed in the results,” said Anders Bloomquist of UNITE-HERE Local 17. “We went in with 70 percent of the cards signed.

From the Minnesota Reformer: MN lawmakers approve 9 major worker-friendly changes

Minnesota Democrats say a sweeping labor bill they passed on Tuesday could be the most significant worker protection bill in state history. “This bill is a big damn deal,” said Sen. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, during a news conference. The labor bill (SF3035) includes a Democratic wish list years in the making that will affect virtually every worker in the state.

From the Minnesota Reformer: DFL-controlled Legislature has agreement on $2.3 billion boost in education spending

A panel of Minnesota lawmakers on Monday agreed to a compromise on education funding and policy provisions that includes a $2.3 billion boost in school spending. The 331-page agreement will now go to the DFL-controlled House and Senate for an up-or-down vote and then to Gov. Tim Walz, who is likely to sign it.

From the St. Paul Union Advocate: Locals call on USPS to address high turnover

Two local chapters of the American Postal Workers Union rallied together last month outside the Eagan Post Office, helping launch a nationwide campaign to address staffing shortfalls that, union members say, are driving down morale, creating unsafe working conditions and threatening the Postal Service’s reputation.

Farmer-Labor documentary to air in June

The Northland will get a deep dive into Minnesota political and social history next month thanks to a new documentary. “The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story” will be broadcast across the state on public television channels, including WDSE in the Northland. It will run 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, and 1 a.m., 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.

Building Trades’ Golf Outing collecting donations, teams

It’s time to get your team set for the Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council’s Golf Outing! The DBCTC has been holding this outing for 32 years, and this year’s will be held at Enger Park Golf Course on Saturday, June 10.

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