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THE WEST WING Weekly Memo 4-19-13
Each Weekly Memo to the City Council and the agenda packet is also provided on theCity Councilweb page. WEEKLY UPDATE: Waste Water Treatment Update City staff and consultants met with Cal Tininenko...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 12:26 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House to debate lockout unemployment payments
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey House members could soon debate whether companies have to pay unemployment through an entire employee lockout, such as the one at American Crystal Sugar. Bill author...
Posted on 3/21/13 at 7:05 PM
BEST FRIENDS ND DSU Professor Gets Canned
Dr. Peter Wilson, Dickinson State University assistant professor, spent part of his Labor Day weekend cleaning this collection bin on West 15th Street in Dickinson. Pete bagged up more than 200 pounds...
Posted on 9/5/12 at 9:23 AM
THE NEW FORTY Way to go Joe!
I love good news stories. In a world that has plenty of tragedy and daily reports of folks who are lying, stealing, cheating, or hurting others -I welcome a storythat reminds of the good in people. Su...
Posted on 9/2/12 at 9:06 PM
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Labor Day Word Search
Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! Here's a word search you can print and enjoy. http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/LABOR%20DAY%20WORD%20SEARCH.pdf ...
Posted on 8/31/12 at 11:59 AM
Minnesota primed to put firms on hook during lockouts 
Minnesota lawmakers are primed to adopt legislation giving idled workers longer-lasting jobless benefits when locked out by their companies in labor fights.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Capitol Chatter: Political positions change based on power
The gay marriage debate illustrates how being in or out of power affects how politicians look at the world. Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, told Democrats during Thursday’s historic same-sex marriage debate that two years ago they were against the government defining marriage. This year, he added, that is what Democrats are all about as they promote allowing same-sex couples to marry.
By Don Davis , May 11, 2013
Schultz calls eighth-graders at Sandbag Central ‘slave labor’
City and school leaders bristled at comments made Tuesday by syndicated liberal radio host Ed Schultz when he equated eighth-grade volunteers filling sandbags at Sandbag Central to “slave labor” helping only the rich.
By Wendy Reuer , April 11, 2013
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Business, labor get deal on worker program
Big business and labor have resolved a dispute over a low-skilled worker program that threatened to hold up agreement on a sweeping immigration bill, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
By Erica Werner , March 30, 2013
Twin Cities security guards prepared to strike
Service Employees International Union members gathered Sunday to learn more about the status of the talks and to review a tentative deal reached for last week for 4,000 janitors represented by the union that includes a raise of $1.20 an hour over three years.
By Associated Press , February 25, 2013
Unions suffer sharp decline in membership
The nation's labor unions suffered sharp declines in membership last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, led by losses in the public sector as cash-strapped state and local governments laid off workers and — in some cases — limited collective bargaining rights.
By Sam Hananel , January 23, 2013
Arthur Stamoulis, Washington letters: Fair trade, not free trade, deserves support
Letter by Arthur Stamoulis, executive director of the Citizens Trade Campaign, responding to a column by Patrick Rosenstiel on trade.
By Arthur Stamoulis , January 21, 2013
GEORGE WILL: Unions brought problems on themselves
Rick Snyder warned Michigan’s labor leaders. The state’s mild-mannered Republican governor, currently in his first term in his first public office, has rarely been accused of being (or praised for being) a fire-breathing conservative.
By George Will , December 16, 2012
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Self-hypnosis fails to reduce epidural use during labor
Researchers found that a group of women who had three one-hour self-hypnosis classes used epidurals during labor just as often as women who practiced relaxation techniques or just got standard care.
By Andrew M. Seaman , December 11, 2012
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Union held off as American Crystal stresses long view
American Crystal Sugar workers, who found themselves locked out of their jobs 16 months ago, found the door to a shareholders’ meeting closed to them Thursday.
By Patrick Springer , December 06, 2012
Alice Oseth, Crookston, letter: Crystal’s work plans apparently need work
If the replacement workers are doing such a great job (as the company claims), why is Crystal soliciting on billboards for workers?
By Alice Oseth , October 07, 2012
Labor standoffs silence orchestras in Minnesota, Indiana
The Minnesota Orchestra was called the world's greatest not long ago, welcome recognition for musicians based outside a top cultural center. Now its members are locked out of Orchestra Hall, stuck in the same kind of labor-management battle recently afflicting teachers and football referees.
By Patrick Condon , October 03, 2012
Locked out Minnesota Orchestra cancels concerts
The Minnesota Orchestra has canceled its concerts through Nov. 24 as a lockout of musicians takes effect. The cancellations announced Monday affect 17 performances starting Oct. 18.
By Associated Press , October 01, 2012
Mel Morris, Grand Forks, letter: Productive discussions take place at vigils
I and my fellow union members will continue to seek out discussion and dialogue with Crystal leaders, as this is not what is taking place at a bargaining table.
By Mel Morris , September 15, 2012
Karen Kalin-Horge, Halstad, Minn., letter: Lockout hurts spouses and children, too
Don’t people realize that this lockout has affected every union employee’s family and home life?
By Karen Kalin-Horge , September 13, 2012
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