Minnesota

Recovery underway for Minnesota oil spill, but what lessons learned?

March 29, 2013 By Blake Skylar

On March 28 in western Minnesota, a mile-long train hauling oil from Canada derailed, leading to a spill of about 15,000 gallons of crude.

Twin Cities janitors ratify new contracts

March 7, 2013 By Workday

"This is a major victory for working families. We work hard to support our families, we fought hard against cuts that would have destroyed thousands of jobs."

Management locks out unionized musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra

October 4, 2012 By Workday

Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra said they have "our deepest regret" for "our loyal audience members," after management cancelled all concerts.

Trying to haul highway-mass transit bill out of ditch

June 22, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

With the House and the Senate trying to hash out their differences on the highway-mass transit bill, Minnesota Democratic Rep. Tim Walz gave them a shove. The House backed his shove on June 20.

War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session

May 17, 2012 By Barb Kucera

Republicans unveiled an unprecedented attack on worker rights and protections, including the granddaddy of all anti-union legislation: "Right to work."