LaborWeb Articles

Pawlenty's Latest Dangerous Idea

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Gov. Tim Pawlenty demonstrates again that maybe Minnesota is better off when he stays out of state.

AFSCME Endorses Mark Dayton for Governor

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Council 5's Executive Board is endorsing Mark Dayton for governor of Minnesota -- the candidate who, like AFSMCE members, has dedicated his life to public service.

On the Front Lines Against the Flu

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If a flu pandemic hits Minnesota, it’s pretty clear it won’t be business as usual. But Council 5 is fighting to make sure workers are protected if a pandemic does hit..

Health Care Reform: The Time is Now

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives passed historic health care legislation Nov. 7. Now the fight against big insurance companies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce moves to the Senate. We cannot fix our economy unless we fix our health-care system. Read more about what we need in real health-care reform – and what you can do to make sure it happens.