Minnesota

Minnesota protesters demand justice for Isak Aden, Somali-American man killed by police

July 6, 2020 By Wayne Nealis

Justice Squad and Take a Knee Nation are teaming up to bring mothers and family members of those who have lost their lives to police violence to a July 12 march on the state capitol.

Protesters take their complaints to the home of Minnesota’s governor

July 1, 2020 By Wayne Nealis

Daily protests continued in the Twin Cities last week to keep the pressure on state and city officials and lawmakers to act to stop police violence.

Northern Minnesota tribe shows country how to do community solar

December 12, 2018 By Susan Cosier

Like the sun, solar power should shine for everyone.

‘We’re begging for women workers,’ says Minnesota building trades leader

April 30, 2018 By Michael Moore

PAUL, Minn. - International Women’s Day occurred last month, and in news stories, public rallies and social media campaigns, advocates drew needed attention to the stubborn gap between wages earned by men and women worldwide. But...

Minneapolis unions’ commission on racial, economic justice develops work model

November 6, 2017 By Steve Share

The commission is an initiative of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and its People of Color Union Members caucus (POCUM). The project grew out of a 2016 visit by national AFL-CIO leaders who were on a...