Minnesota

Locked-out workers and supporters converge on Minnesota town

February 24, 2012 By John Wojcik

On their Journey for Justice, workers locked out by American Crystal Sugar, joined by locked-out workers from Cooper Tire, delivered a message to a bank in Chaska, Minn.

Six months after lockout, workers stage ‘back to work’ action at American Crystal Sugar

February 3, 2012 By Steve Share

The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.

Locked-out workers take message to Crystal Sugar’s doorstep

August 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

More than 600 locked out sugar workers and supporters rallied outside the headquarters of American Crystal Sugar August 11, demanding an end to the lockout.

Minnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown

July 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.

What’s at stake in Minnesota shutdown: video

July 5, 2011 By Workday

A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.