Minneapolis Labor Review 111Th Year No

Save the date for Labor 2018 Days of Action— page 10 Minneapolis Labor Review 111th Year No. 3 July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Labor’s booth returns to Primary election August 14 will shape key races Game Fair By Steve Share, August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, Labor Review editor See page 7 MINNEAPOLIS — Minne- sota voters will go to the polls Tuesday, August 14 to decide DFL and Republican primary contests for key races including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Gover- nor, and Attorney General. In addition, races for many local and county offices also have Tina Smith Irene Fernando Peter McLaughlin Hollies Winston non-partisan primary contests. The winners will advance to the US Senate Hennepin County Board Hennepin County Board Brooklyn Park Mayor November 6 general election See page 12 for the list of re-election and, in the special running for Minnesota Attorney Minnesota Governor: AFL-CIO candidates. election primary contest, Tina General, the DFL primary contest No AFL-CIO endorsement See page 7 for profiles of Smith. Both Klobuchar and for the Fifth District U.S. House After two terms, Governor AFL-CIO endorsed candidates Smith are running with the DFL seat has attracted several candi- Mark Dayton is not running for in key primary contests. Party’s endorsement. dates. The Minnesota AFL-CIO re-election and Minnesota’s Mike Nelson, U.S. Senate: Smith was appointed to the did not endorse in this race. unions have split their endorse- AFSCME retiree AFL-CIO endorses U.S. Senate by Governor Mark The leading candidates (in al- ments in the DFL primary race Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Dayton to fill the vacancy when phabetical order) include Mar- to choose his successor. The Both of Minnesota’s U.S. Franken resigned. garet Anderson Kelliher, former Minnesota AFL-CIO has not en- Labor news Senate seats will be on the pri- Smith ran with Dayton as his Speaker of the Minnesota House dorsed in the race. updated daily mary and general election bal- Lieutenant Governor for his sec- of Representatives who served The leading candidates (in al- www.workdayminnesota.org lots because of a special election ond term and previously served six terms in the House; Ilhan phabetical order) include: State to fill the vacancy created by Al as chief-of-staff in his first term. Omar, first-term State Represen- Representative Erin Murphy, Franken’s resignation. Fifth District U.S. House: tative, who won the DFL en- Minnesota Attorney General In the DFL primary, the Min- No AFL-CIO endorsement dorsement; and Patricia Torres Lori Swanson, and First District nesota AFL-CIO has endorsed With incumbent Fifth Dis- Ray, who is serving her fourth U.S. Congressman Tim Walz. incumbent Amy Klobuchar for trict Congressman Keith Ellison term in the Minnesota Senate. PRIMARY page 6

In 5-4 ‘Janus’ vote, US Supreme Court Vote August 14 strikes blow against public sector unions Primary Election By Steve Share, that all “non-member fee deduc- political efforts. Tuesday, August 14 is Labor Review editor tions are coerced political speech” The majority opinion over- Primary Election day in MINNEAPOLIS — Voting and that “the First Amendment turning Abood was written by Jus- Minnesota. 5-4, the U.S. Supreme Court last forbids coercing any money from tice Samuel Alito, who has served month upended 41 years of legal the non-members.” on the high court since 2006 and Your ballot may contain precedent and overturned the The case was carefully de- was nominated by President races for local, state and Court’s unanimous 1977 decision signed to overturn the Supreme George W. Bush. In other opin- federal office. which had allowed public sector Court’s 1977 decision, Abood v. ions in recent years, Alito had In most locations, polls unions to collect “fair share” or Detroit Board of Education. In raised concerns about Abood, lay- will be open from 7:00 “agency” fees from non-members. Abood, the Court ruled unani- ing the groundwork for future The decision in Janus v. AFSC- mously that the interests of both challenges. President Trump’s a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ME Council 31, which was re- government employers and public nominee, Justice Neil Gorsuch, Early voting is now un- leased June 27, ruled in favor of employee unions for labor peace sided with the 5-4 majority. derway. State of Illinois employee Mark were served by collective bargain- Justice Elena Kagan, writing For more information, Janus’s objection to paying any ing. The Court, however, sensitive the dissenting opinion, vehement- including about early vot- fees to the union which represent- to potential First Amendment con- ly objected to the process and out- ed him and bargained for his wag- cerns, in Abood upheld “fair come of Janus. “Today, the Court ing, visit mnvotes.org. es and benefits. share” fees as a way for workers succeeds in its 6-year campaign to For a list of AFL-CIO Janus’s case, bankrolled by who objected to joining the union reverse Abood,” she wrote. “Its endorsed candidates, see right-wing foundations funded by to pay for the union’s collective decision will have large-scale con- page 12. anti-union billionaires, claimed bargaining activities, but not its JANUS page 8 Beware the messengers of fear who will divide workers along racial lines By Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President, specifically designed to invoke fear and di- Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation vision. We need to confront those messages It seems every time I turn on the TV or head-on and call-out the messengers for I’m surfing the web, I see a different politi- what they’re doing. cian telling me to blame the children of im- Instead of hate and fear, Minnesotans migrants, black people or Mus- want to focus on real solutions lims for the growing inequalities for our state and our future. we all are facing. Just like bad Working people in this state bosses who divide workers and want to focus on coming to- weaken our unions, the rich and gether and fighting for the fu- powerful and their political al- ture we all deserve: fight to- lies are using race-based divide gether for roads that get us to and conquer tactics. where we want to go, bridges The wealthy elites who that don’t fall down, jobs that want to take away union rights pay well, the right to negotiate want to divide us based on what someone a fair return on our work, schools that nur- looks like, where someone comes from, ture our kids, and a dignified retirement for how much money someone earns or wheth- our parents and grandparents. MRLF endorses two ballot measures er someone receives We know our support from public Those forces who want to unions’ strength comes safety-net programs. from all of us working to fund Minneapolis Public Schools Why? Because di- take away union rights together, regardless of MINNEAPOLIS — Delegates to the capital project levy. If passed, this ques- viding working people whether we are white, Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, tion would provide $12 million annually at election time benefits also want to divide us black or brown. AFL-CIO voted July 11 to endorse two for seven years to support the school dis- the candidates who will In the face of racial- ballot measures which will help fund the trict’s technology systems. This measure, support the economic based on what someone ly-tinged, divisive mes- Minneapolis Public Schools. a “tech” levy, would free up general fund agenda of the rich and sages from our foes, The ballot questions will appear on money to be used for other vital student powerful. They want to looks like or where leaving out our vision the general election ballot for the No- support purposes. weaken our freedoms of people coming to- vember 6, 2018 elections. If voters approve both questions, the and convince our mem- someone comes from. gether across all races For the first question, Minneapolis tax increase for the median value home bers to vote away their leaves our members voters will be asked whether to increase in Minneapolis would be $11 per month. union. only hearing one side of the story. We are the current operating levy to the state-al- For more information from the Min- We know that the right to join a union the best messengers to let all of Minnesota lowed maximum. If passed, this question neapolis school district: will be at stake this November. We need to know that to make life better for working would provide $18 million annually in mpls.k12.mn.us/referendum elect a labor-friendly governor so that Min- people, we need to invest in education, cre- additional revenue for seven years. For more information from the Min- nesota doesn’t follow Wisconsin and be- ate better-paying jobs, and make healthcare For the second question, Minneapolis neapolis levy campaign: come a “Right to Work” state. affordable for all Minnesotans — white, voters will be asked whether to approve a yesformplskids.org. The leading Republican candidate, for- black, and brown. mer Governor Tim Pawlenty, isn’t talking This summer and fall, the MRLF and about that part of his agenda. our affiliated unions will be talking to our Information for candidates seeking endorsement Instead, his campaign is sending out an- fellow union members about what our The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation In addition, all requests should be copied by ti-immigrant mailings and generating ro- unions mean to us. As we talk with union screens candidates for State Legislative, County, e-mail to MRLF campaigns manager Casey Hudek at bo-calls charging that “waste and fraud” in members, we must include our vision that Municipal, School Board or other local elected of- [email protected] and to Barb Boettch- state government are allowing non-citizens counteracts this damaging racial narrative. fices located in Hennepin, Anoka, Wright, Scott, er at [email protected]. to receive benefits “like welfare, food Building a movement for social and eco- Carver, Meeker, and McLeod counties. Please include the following information in your stamps, and free health care.” nomic justice is the way to win a better fu- The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s endorsement process request: Candidate name; campaign committee name In 2018, we can’t ignore these messages ture for all Minnesotans. for state legislative candidates in this region be- and office sought; candidate e-mail address and cell gins with the MRLF screening process. phone (or other daytime phone number); campaign ‘Welcome’ to new Minneapolis Labor Review readers Candidates seeking endorsement in 2018 from the manager name, e-mail address and cell phone (if As a member of a union affiliated with the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, you now Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO should applicable); candidate or committee U.S. mail ad- are receiving a subscription to the monthly Minneapolis Labor Review. Several affiliates recently have up- e-mail a request for a screening to MRLF president Chel- dress; campaign website (if applicable). dated their Labor Review mailing lists. For subscriber service, see page 11. sie Glaubitz Gabiou at [email protected].

Minneapolis Labor Review Minneapolis Labor Review (USPS 351120) (ISSN 02749017) Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO is published monthly for $10.00 per year in the United States by the Executive Board Since 1907 Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 312 Central Avenue SE, Suite 542, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1097. Steve Share, Editor Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President; Louise Sundin, All other countries $5.00 additional per year. Executive Vice President; Pete Lindahl, First Vice Next issue: Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota. T S-70 W I N I T I E S AFL-CIO C President; Mike Zagaros, Second Vice President; Dan DULUTH August 24, 2018 McConnell, Financial Secretary-Treasurer; Kelly Wilson, POSTMASTER send address changes to: Labor Day Issue Register Clerk; Paul Mueller, Deputy Register Clerk; Deadline: Minneapolis Labor Review / Minneapolis Labor Review Newspaper, 312 Central Avenue SE, Suite 542, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1097. Grace Baltich, Reading Clerk; Jolene Catudio, Recording August 8, 2018 Secretary; Tommy Bellfield, Sgt.-At-Arms; Uriel Perez See page 11 for complete 2018 schedule Office (612) 379-4725 Fax (612) 379-1307 Espinoza, Aaron Hill, Russ Scherber, Mary Turner and “The rights labor has won, labor must fight to protect.” [email protected] Jigme Ugen — Trustees; Mike Bubalo, Kelly Gibbons, —Floyd B. Olson, Minnesota Governor, 1930-1936 www.minneapolisunions.org Judy Russell-Martin — At Large.

Page 2 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Events August 6: Jewish community hosts forum for Fifth Congressional District DFL candidates SAINT LOUIS PARK — Several orga- Frank Drake, former Minnesota House nizations in the Twin Cities Jewish commu- Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, nity will be hosting a forum for candidates State Representative Ilhan Omar, and competing in the Fifth Congressional Dis- State Senator Patricia Torres Ray. trict DFL primary. The forum is free and open to the pub- The forum will be Monday, August 6 lic. Advance registration is encouraged: from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, visit eventbrite.com and search for “MN 5225 Barry St .W., Saint Louis Park. CD5 DFL Primary Candidate Forum” to Confirmed participants include all of reserve free tickets. the DFL candidates: Jamal Abdulahi, August 7: North suburban labor council hosts dinner and screening of film, ‘Norma Rae’ SAINT MICHAEL — Join union To RSVP, call MRLF campaigns brothers and sisters from the northern manager Casey Hudek at 612-913-6743 suburbs for an evening of labor solidarity or visit the events link at facebook.com/ fun, and inspiration. minneapolisunions. Tuesday, August 7 the Minneapolis The now classic film “Norma Rae” Regional Labor Federation and its North (USA, 1979, 114 minutes, Rated PG) Suburban Advisory Council invite local stars Sally Field and Beau Bridges. Fields union members to share a dinner and en- won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Lead- joy a screening of the classic film, “Nor- ing Role for her portrayal of a single ma Rae.” mother who works in a North Carolina The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. at textile mill and gets involved in a union the Minneapolis Electrical JATC, 13100 organizing campaign. The film is based Frankfort Pkwy., St. Michael. on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton. August 10: Save on grocery packages at new ‘Fare for All’ location in northeast Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS — For 2018, the Fare Fare For All sells packages of fresh for All site sponsored by Working Partner- produce and frozen meat with prices ships has moved to a new location: the ranging from $10 to $30 per package. Laborers Local 563 union hall at 901 14th Everyone can save up to 40 percent on Ave. NE, Minneapolis (one-half block their food purchases. The program has no west of Central Ave. on 14th Ave. NE). income requirements and is open to ev- The Laborers Local 563 hall is located eryone who is looking to save money. right next to the previous Fare For All lo- Working Partnerships, the AFL-CIO cation, the Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 community services program, hosts the union hall at 1404 Central Ave. NE. Fare for All site at the Laborers Local The next Fare for All distribution date at 563 hall. the Laborers Local 563 hall will be Friday, Fare For All has thirty locations in the August 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. greater Twin Cities metro area where Other coming dates in 2018 include food packages are sold once a month. DFL & LABOR September 14, October 12, November 9, For more information, call 612-379- Minneapolis Regional ENDORSED December 7. 8130 ext. 112 or visit fareforall.org. August 27: Painters host annual PATCH golf Labor Federation… KIMBERLY ‘Like’ us on facebook for: CAPRINI event to raise funds for children’s charities News Updates PRIOR LAKE — Painters District The cost is $170 per golfer, which in- Action Alerts MINNEAPOLIS Council 82 will host its 16th annual golf cludes 18 holes of golf with a cart and golf Links SCHOOL BOARD fundraising event Monday, August 27 to swag. Sponsorships also are available. benefit PATCH —the Painters and Allied The entry deadline is August 13. Photos of Union Events Trades for Children’s Hope Foundation. Proceeds will benefit PATCH, which www.KimberlyCaprini.com This year’s PATCH golf event will be provides grants to charities supporting at a new location, the Meadows at Mystic children’s health and education programs. Prepared & Paid For by Kimberly Caprini Lake, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior For more information, contact Lindsay www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions for MPS School Board At Large Lake. Schmandt at 651-224-5480. www.minneapolisunions.org July 27, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 3 More Events AOURm UNyIT EKD SlToATbESu ScENhATaOrR August 20: Annual golf tournament to benefit Happy Labor Day and Working Partnerships moves to Bunker Hills thThankank you fo ryou all of your COON RAPIDS — The annual golf hardship funds established by individual haforrd getting work involvedsupport inin gour tournament to raise funds for Working Part- unions. Mdemocracyinnesota andwo rvotingkers! in nerships will be Monday, August 20 at a In 2017, 2,300 union members contact- the primary elections! new location: Bunker Hills Golf Club, ed Working Partnerships seeking emergen- 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW, Coon Rap- cy food assistance. YoYourur f rfriend,iend, ids. Working Partnerships also refers union Registration and a light breakfast begin members to other community resources. at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:00 Working Partnerships also has orga- a.m. nized job fairs to link union members and The registration deadline is August 9. other job-seekers with union employers and For golfers, the $145 per person entry union apprentice programs. fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, light Recent union job fairs organized by Paid for and authorized by Klobuchar for Minnesota www.amyklobuchar.com - P.O. Box 4146 - St. Paul, MN breakfast and catered lunch, sleeve of golf Working Partnerships drew 120 attendees balls, goody bag, practice range, and door to the Anoka County Workforce Center and prizes. 160 attendees to the Pipefitters Training Sponsors to date for this year’s Working Center in Brooklyn Park. Partnerships golf event include: Teamsters Working Partnerships is a United Way Local 120 (Tournament Sponsor), Building partner agency and has been impacted by Trades Credit Union (Major Donor), Min- recent cuts in United Way funding, making nesota Nurses Association (Founding this year’s golf fundraiser especially im- Sponsor). portant for Working Partnerships to contin- Working Partnerships is the nonprofit ue its services. community services arm of the Minneapo- To support the event, sign up as a spon- lis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. sor or golfer or donate prizes for the raffle For union members in need during a or silent auction. time of personal crisis, strike or lock-out, For more information, or to volunteer at Working Partnerships can assist with finan- the event, call Ashley Novak at 612-379- cial help for groceries, utilities and rent. 8130 ext. 112 or e-mail ashley@working- Working Partnerships also administers partnerships.org. September 5: Minneapolis Building Trades to host golf tourney to benefit diabetes research HAM LAKE — The Minneapolis per foursome. The fee includes continen- Building and Construction Trades Coun- tal breakfast, 18 holes of golf, cart, award cil will host its 23rd annual Dollars banquet, steak dinner, and two drinks. Against Diabetes (DAD’s) Golf Tourna- Sponsorships also are available. ment Wednesday, September 5. The for- Register online at mplsbctc.org. mat will be a best ball golf scramble. Registrations are due by August 27. SAVE THE DATE! The event takes place again at Majes- Since 1995, the event has raised more tic Oaks Country Club, 701 Bunker Lake than $500,000 which has benefited the SIXTH ANNUAL Blvd. NE, Ham Lake. University of Minnesota Schulze Diabe- WORKING PARTNERSHIPS The registration fee is $125 per golfer, tes Institute and the Diabetes Research ($100 for dinner and drinks only) or $500 Institute in Florida. GOLF TOURNAMENT September 8: Sporting clays shoot will benefit MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 BUNKER HILLS GOLF CLUB fund to aid injured building trades apprentices

A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT CLEAR LAKE— The 2018 ACAM will be required. Injured Apprentice Sporting Clays Shoot Participants are asked to bring 125 WORKING PARTNERSHIPS, will be Saturday, September 8 at Wild shells of #7.5-8 shot, 12/20 gauge. a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving members of the Marsh Sporting Clays, 13481 Co. Rd. 3 Lunch will be served after the shoot. Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation in Clear Lake, Minnesota. For more information, contact Dave Working Partnerships helps union members and their families during The event raises funds for building Dressler at 763-571-5922 or ddressler@ seasonal unemployment, layoffs, lockouts, and other emergencies. trades apprentices who become injured statewidelea.org. and miss at least 30 days of work. Mail registration with checks payable For information, contact Ashley Novak at (612) 379-8130 ext. 112 A safety briefing begins at 9:30 a.m. to ACAM to Minnesota Limited Energy and the shoot begins at 10:00. a.m. JATC, 452 Northco Dr., Suite 140, Frid- Safety glasses and hearing protection ley, MN 55432. Page 4 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Commentary: How the labor movement can thrive after Janus By Amy Livingston bers are only spent on costs related to In a historic blow to working class contract negotiation and administration people and their organizations, the Unit- ‘There can be no question, in light of the Janus (and not, for example, on supporting po- ed States Supreme Court issued a 5-4 de- litical causes or campaigns). After Janus, cision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 decision, that organized labor as we know it must public sector unions are no longer able to last month, overturning Abood v. Detroit charge non-members agency fees for the Board of Education, the landmark 1977 evolve. There are many reasons to believe that cost of representation. case giving public sector unions the right Associate Justice Elena Kagan points to collect agency, or “fair share,” fees labor will adapt, and perhaps, even grow stronger.’ to the basic economic problem for unions from non-members. The decision, which who cannot charge agency fees in her will gravely challenge public sector ment announcement and a looming ap- and conditions of employment for that blistering Janus dissent, a problem often unions as we know them, has been pointment to fill this vacancy, the fate of group of workers. called the “free rider problem.” lamented (or, in some conservative cir- workers and their movements before the Since the Supreme Court decided “Without a fair-share agreement, the cles, touted) as the “death knell” of orga- courts will face uphill battles for decades Ford Motor Company v. Huffman in class of union non-members spirals up- nized labor and the U.S. labor movement. to come. But the labor movement, and 1952, unions have had a duty that corre- wards. Employees (including those who There can be no question, in light of other movements of working class peo- sponds to the right of exclusive represen- love the union) realize that they can get the decision, that organized labor as we ple, has what it has always needed to tation: the duty of fair representation. the same benefits even if they let their know it must evolve. There are many win: its people. This means that unions must represent all membership expire. And as more and reasons to believe that labor will adapt, Background: workers in a bargaining unit equally, more stop paying dues, those left must and perhaps, even grow stronger. Why does Janus matter? whether or not those workers are mem- take up the financial slack (and anyway, The Supreme Court and the entire Since the passage of the Wagner Act bers of the union. In 22 states, plus the begin to feel like suckers) — so they too U.S. legal system rarely have been on the in 1935, most American workers have District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, quit the union.” The scenario Justice Ka- side of the U.S. working class, yet work- had the right to democratically elect a la- unions have been allowed to charge an gan describes has been the waking night- ers have continuously organized without bor union to represent them in their “agency fee” to non-members to cover mare of the last decade of the labor the support of the law and, in fact, some- workplaces. Once a union is certified by the cost of this representation. movement. But what if this crisis is also times against the law. Some of labor’s a group of workers (called a “bargaining In Abood, the case that was just over- a beginning? greatest victories were on the heels of unit”) by a majority vote of those work- turned, the Supreme Court ruled unani- The courts have always (mostly) labor’s greatest legal defeats. ers, the union has the right of “exclusive mously that unions in the public sector been against us This moment gives us an opportunity representation” — management is legal- — that is, unions that represent state, The first permanent union in the U.S. to recognize that the courts are generally ly obligated to recognize and negotiate county, or municipal government work- was organized by shoemakers in Phila- the opponents, not the allies, of the work- with the union, and can only negotiate ers — are allowed to charge agency fees, delphia in 1794. A dozen years later, in ing class. With Justice Kennedy’s retire- with that union about the wages, terms, as long as the fees collected by non-mem- COMMENTARY page 8

Ready to Protect on Day One! √ Fight for union rights √ Stand up for working families √ Protect collective bargaining & employee rights

Vote for MIKE ROTHMAN in the August 14 DFL Primary! MikeRothmanForMN.com

Prepared and paid for by Mike Rothman for Minnesota | P.O. Box 4215 | Saint Paul, MN 55101 www.minneapolisunions.org July 27, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 5 US Senate Hennepin County Board Hennepin County Board Brooklyn Park Mayor Tina Smith Irene Fernando Peter McLaughlin Hollies Winston Longtime DFLer Tina Smith is run- Irene Fernando, candidate for the Peter McLaughlin is running with Hollies Winston is running for mayor ning for U.S. Senate in a special election open District 2 seat on the Hennepin AFL-CIO endorsement for re-election to of Brooklyn Park with the endorsement to fill the seat vacated by Al Franken. She County Board, is endorsed by the a ninth term on the Hennepin County of the AFL-CIO. He also is endorsed by is endorsed by the AFL-CIO and DFL Board, representing the DFL Party. AFL-CIO and DFL Party. West to east, District 4 in south “The one thing Party. Smith has District 2 stretches Minneapolis. I’m hearing at the served in the seat from Plymouth and “The biggest doors is property since January 3, Medicine Lake to problem we’ve got taxes,” he says, 2018, appointed by Golden Valley, in the community which have jumped Governor Mark northeast Minneap- right now is the 30 percent in recent Dayton. olis and St. Antho- economic dispari- years. “It’s making With Dayton’s Tina Smith ny. Irene Fernando ties,” he says, add- Peter McLaughlin Brooklyn Park less Hollies Winston announcement tap- “There are many ing “the only way and less afford- ping Smith — his Lieutenant Governor ways we can improve the lives of fami- we’re going to tackle that is with jobs.” able.” — to replace Franken, union leaders lies,” Fernando says. “Who are we em- McLaughlin sees a historic opportuni- “We need to attract new businesses were quick to endorse the choice. ploying? Who are we working with when ty with the local economy’s high demand who are willing to pay their fair share of “Tina Smith in the United States Sen- we’re building something? What busi- for workers. “It’s the opportunity of a taxes,” says Winston, who serves as ate is good news for working Minneso- nesses are getting opportunities?” lifetime being able to attack disparities commissioner on the Brooklyn Park tans,” said Bill McCarthy, Minnesota “I have a deep commitment that we and get people working,” he says. Budget Advisory Committee. AFL-CIO president. ought to be leading and serving from the McLaughlin has a long record of cre- Winston also has been involved in the “Tina has been a champion for the perspective of those who are closest to ating policy solutions that work. Northwest Suburbs Community and La- Building Trades community here in our implementing the work and those who McLaughlin has been the key leader bor Coalition. “It’s driven by what peo- state,” said Craig Olson, secretary-trea- are receiving services,” she adds. in the development of the region’s grow- ple in the community care about,” he surer Minnesota State Building and Con- At the U of M, Fernando earned a BS ing and successful light rail system. “I’ve says. struction Trades Council. in Business and then a Master of Educa- been trying to get a transit system for the Winston earned his MBA from the “I will be a fierce advocate in the tion degree in Youth Development Lead- 21st century built during my time on the University of Minnesota’s Carlson United States Senate for economic op- ership. She has lived for 12 years in Har- board,” he says. “That I consider a great School of Management and has been a portunity and fairness,” Smith pledged. rison Neighborhood in Minneapolis. achievement.” Brooklyn Park resident for seven years. For more information: For more information: For more information: For more information: tinaforminnesota.com voteirene.com petermclaughlin.org hollieswinston.org

Lori Swanson is serving her third American Federation of Government re-election, has attracted five candidates Primary term as Minnesota Attorney General. Her Employees, Education Minnesota, IBEW for the DFL primary contest. In alphabet- continued from page 1 labor endorsements include Teamsters Minnesota State Council, International ical order, they include: Keith Ellison, Local 120. Swanson’s running mate is Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, Tom Foley, Debra Hilstrom, Matt Pe- Erin Murphy won the DFL Party’s en- Eighth District U.S. Congressman Rick Ironworkers Local 512, Laborers District likan, and Mike Rothman. The Minneso- dorsement at its state convention in June. Nolan, who has served six terms in the Council of Minnesota & North Dakota, ta AFL-CIO has not endorsed in this race. She is serving her sixth term in the Min- U.S. House and two terms in the Minne- Minnesota Association of Professional Keith Ellison has served as Fifth Dis- nesota House, representing District 64A sota House of Representatives. Employees (MAPE), Minnesota Building trict U.S. Representative for six terms and in St. Paul. A registered nurse, Murphy is Tim Walz has served six terms repre- and Construction Trades Council, Minne- previously served two terms in the Minne- a member of the Minnesota Nurses Asso- senting Minnesota’s First Congressional sota Pipe Trades, North Central States sota House. His labor endorsements in this ciation and served as MNA’s executive District. Prior to running for Congress, he Regional Council of Carpenters, Painters race include: American Federation of Gov- director. Her labor endorsements include: was a high school teacher in Mankato and District Council 82, Sheet Metal Workers ernment Employees, CWA Minnesota State AFSCME Council 5, Minnesota Nurses a member of Education Minnesota, the Local 10, Teamsters Joint Council 32, Council, Laborers District Council, UFCW Association, National Nurses United, state’s teachers union. Two-term State United Steelworkers District 11. Local 1189, Teamsters Local 120. and SEIU Minnesota State Council. Representative Peggy Flanagan is Walz’s Minnesota Attorney General: Tom Foley previously served four Murphy’s running mate for lieutenant running mate for Lieutenant Governor. No AFL-CIO endorsement terms as Ramsey county attorney. governor is first-term State Representa- Walz has the greatest number of labor The Minnesota Attorney General’s Debra Hilstrom is a nine-term mem- tive Erin Maye Quade. endorsements. A partial list includes: race, with Lori Swanson not running for ber of the Minnesota House of Represen- tatives. Her labor endorsements include: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Brotherhood of Mainte- Patrick nance of Way, Teamsters Joint Council 32, Minnesota Association of Profession- al Employees, Minnesota Police and Guernsey Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters. for Attorney Matt Pelikan won the DFL endorsement at the party’s state conven- AFSCME tion in June. Mike Rothman has served as Minne- Council 5 sota’s Commerce Commissioner under Governor Mark Dayton. President Visit the Minnesota Secretary of Proven Leadership State’s website, mnvotes.org, for voting information, your sample ballot, and Paid for by Patrick Guernsey links to candidate websites. Page 6 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Labor’s booth returns to For union members, hunting and fishing is a family passion By Steve Share, Labor Review editor Game Fair MINNEAPOLIS — Time in the August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 woods hunting. Time on the lake fishing. It’s shared family time, too. That’s a big RAMSEY — For the 14th year, part of the draw for union members who Game Fair’s popular outdoor hunting like to hunt and fish. and fishing expo will feature a booth AFSCME retiree Mike Nelson and hosted by the Minneapolis Regional OPEIU Local 12 member Ashley Novak Labor Federation, AFL-CIO and par- shared stories about hunting and fishing ticipating unions. with their family members. This year’s 37th annual Game Fair Mike Nelson: will span two weekends, Friday-Sun- AFSCME retiree day, August 10-12 plus Friday-Sun- Deer hunter and AFSCME retiree day, August 17-19. In a change, Game Mike Nelson, 69, has been hunting for Fair’s hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 decades on family land near Battle Lake, p.m. each day. The setting remains the Minnesota with a family hunting party. lush woods, rolling hills and shoreline “There’s something about being out of Armstrong Kennel Ranch in Ram- there at 5:30 or 6:00 a.m. and then the Photo above: AFSCME retiree Mike Nel- Photo above: OPEIU Local 12 member sey. sun comes out and the birds start chirping son shot this 170-lb. buck last fall on family Ashley Novak caught this 26-in. walleye Game Fair attracts tens of thou- and the squirrels start chattering,” he land near Battle Lake, Minnesota. “One during a trip to a fly-in resort in Ontario. sands of visitors each year, offering says. “It’s one of those things — if you little shot and he was done,” Nelson re- “It had just rained and the sun came out. hands-on activities for all ages, com- get a deer, great. If you don’t, you made ports. We were fishing underneath a rainbow.” petitions, seminars and demonstra- a donation to DNR and you had a good tions by hunting and fishing experts, time.” six months to get me elected as president trative assistant for then-president Bill and some 300 exhibitors including Nelson’s hunting party currently in- of the AFSCME West Metro Retiree McCarthy. After three years, she moved commercial vendors and nonprofit cludes godson Jeff Eddelston, a member Chapter,” he jokes. over to the MRLF’s non-profit arm, conservation organizations. A crowd of UFCW Local 653; son-in-law John Nelson lives in Coon Rapids with his Working Partnerships, where she works favorite: the contest featuring hunting Poulakis, a member of Teamsters Local wife Suzanne, who is a retired MAPE now as community services liaison. dogs leaping off the dock to retrieve a 120, and daughter Lisha Poulakis, a member. The couple have two adult chil- “I grew up in a labor and DFL house- decoy. member of AFSCME Local 4001. dren and four grandchildren. hold and I’ve always been interested in Game Fair founder Chuck Del- “It’s a good time to be out there and to Ashley Novak: helping people and this job seemed like a aney said this year’s event features enjoy the time with family,” Nelson says. OPEIU Local 12 member really good mix of that,” Novak says. two new attractions, exhibition shot- Nelson grew up in Battle Lake, grad- “My dad definitely has influenced me Her mother, Julie Novak, is a licensed gun shooter Travis Mears and trick uated from high school there in 1967 and and my fishing as well as my boyfriend,” practical nurse and a member of SEIU archer Frank Avington. went to the University of Minnesota in says OPEIU Local 12 member Ashley Healthcare Minnesota. Her father, Steve Labor booth seeks volunteers Minneapolis. “The culture shock was go- Novak. In recent years, along with her Novak, is a former Minnesota state legis- The Minneapolis Regional Labor ing from a graduating class of 42 to an step-mom, they’ve taken trips together to lator. Federation’s booth at Game Fair again incoming freshman class of 12,000,” he a fly-in fishing resort in Ontario. “My dad and brother were always go- will feature prize drawings and give- recalls. “What’s really special about that trip ing fishing when I was little,” Novak re- aways. Nelson retired three years ago after is you completely unplug,” Novak says. members. She became more interested in The labor booth is part of the out- working as an AFSCME member for 35 “It’s a lot of personal time together with- fishing when she got involved with her reach work of the MRLF’s North years. He worked first for the Minnesota out any distractions.” In this remote loca- boyfriend, Chris Holcomb, about six Suburban Advisory Council. Department of Public Safety, as a mem- tion, she adds, “the stars are breathtak- years ago. “We would do all kinds of “We know we have members who ber of AFSCME Local 3142. Later, he ing.20 1You8 a neverd pr oseeo fstars for thatMin bright.”neapolis Lafishing.”bor Review hunt and fish; it’s a good place to meet worked as a customer service specialist 1/Novak,8 pag e29, ( grew4.7 iupn. inw New. x 2 Brighton,.85 in. h.) But it’s the Ontario fly-in trip that No- them,” said AFSCME retiree Mike for the Minnesota Secretary of State’s of- graduating$338.58 from Irondale High School in vak says she enjoys most. “I’ve been to fice as a member of AFSCME Local 2007 and Hamline University in 2011. three different continents in the last two Nelson, who is again helping to coor- FREE color dinate Game Fair volunteers. 2829, including 12 years as president of For her first job after college, she years and that’s still my favorite trip. You The labor booth seeks to engage the local. went to work for the Minneapolis Re- catch fish and you spend time with family not just union members who are visit- “When I retired, it took them about gional Labor Federation as the adminis- and you’re surrounded by such beauty.” ing Game Fair, but also the general public. #1 IN AMERICA’S Union members who volunteer for Visit the Minneapolis a three-hour shift at the labor booth 37th GREAT OUTDOORS! will receive a free pass to Game Fair Regional Labor Federation Annual Aug. 10, 11, 12, & 17, 18, 19 for the day. Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day To volunteer, contact Mike Nelson booth at Game Fair for An annual sporting event for the entire family in the real by phone at 612-747-9404 or e-mail out-of-doors situated on 80 beautiful acres of woods and water at [email protected] or e-mail MRLF Armstrong Ranch, Anoka, MN campaigns manager Casey Hudek at free give-aways [email protected]. Hundreds of Outdoor Exhibits your • Free Seminars • Dog Clubs • Shotgun Shooting Events • Pheasants Forever • and for drawings Bring your Bring shotgun dog leashed • Duck & Goose Calling Contest • Upland Game Area • Special Kids Events • For more information about Game cased Fair, including directions, seminar to win • Fun Dog Events • Sportsmen’s Clubs • Waterfowlers Hill • Archery: 3-D Range • schedules and coupons for discounted For complete details & seminar schedules visit our website at: admission, visit www.gamefair.com. outdoor gear! www.gamefair.com (763) 427-0944 www.minneapolisunions.org July 27, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 7 Commentary: Workers will take to the streets, with or without the law Janus continued from page 5 re-energizing and reorganizing their continued from page 1 members. sequences. Public employee unions 1806, eight leaders of that union were ‘Public sector unions have Education Minnesota, the largest pub- will lose a secure source of financial tried and convicted of a “criminal con- lic sector union in Minnesota, launched seized this opportunity to shift support… Across the country, the rela- spiracy to raise wages.” For nearly 40 an ambitious and successful internal or- tionships of public employees and em- years after this trial, the “conspiracy doc- ganizing effort. In addition to a statewide their focus, and invigorate ployers will alter in both predictable trine” was the law of the land: any two or campaign to have every worker in the and wholly unexpected ways.” more workers who joined together to members, through widespread bargaining unit sign or re-sign a mem- Kagan continued: “Rarely if ever raise their wages or otherwise improve bership card, Education Minnesota de- has the Court overruled a decision — their working conditions could be con- internal organizing campaigns.’ veloped a curriculum to help every mem- let alone one of this import — with so victed of a criminal conspiracy. Labor ber connect with their own reason for little regard for the usual principles of unions were illegal. the most radical change in social, politi- being part of the union. Their member- stare decisis [previous decisions]. In Commonwealth v. Hunt (1842), the cal, and economic organization of the ship numbers immediately post-Janus There are no special justifications for Massachusetts Supreme Court over- country in the history of the United States. are higher than ever. reversing Abood. It has proved work- turned the conspiracy doctrine; it was no The movement to abolish slavery, Other public sector unions have simi- able. No recent developments have longer an illegal criminal conspiracy for which enjoyed considerably less finan- larly seized this opportunity to shift their eroded its underpinnings. And it is workers to form unions. But the primary cial and legal support than the contempo- focus, and invigorate members, through deeply entrenched, in both the law and tactics unions used to organize for better rary U.S. labor movement, never won a widespread internal organizing cam- the real world… Those laws underpin wages, including workers’ most power- single case at the Supreme Court. Clear- paigns. If these efforts are sustained, not thousands of contracts involving mil- ful weapon, the strike, were declared ille- ly, movements by and for working peo- only will public sector unions survive, lions of employees… [J]udicial dis- gal disruptions of private commerce for ple do not need the favor of the Court to but they will thrive. An organized, ener- ruption does not get any greater than almost one hundred years following affect enormous, sweeping changes in gized membership will be poised to win what the Court does today.” Commonwealth. the United States. far more at the bargaining table and in “There is no sugarcoating today’s Despite these legal obstacles, workers The end that is a beginning the streets than a union with a disorga- opinion,” Kagan wrote. “The majority organized and won countless victories Literary critics and poets of the U.S. nized membership and hundreds, or even overthrows a decision entrenched in prior to the passage of the 1935 Wagner labor movement should celebrate that the thousands, of fee payers. this Nation’s law — and its economic Act, which gave workers the right to or- plaintiff in the case that will fundamen- Finally, the wave of teachers’ strikes life — for over 40 years… And it does ganize and the right to strike. The adop- tally challenge the movement in its cur- in 2018 proved that workers will take so by weaponizing the First Amend- tion in many industries of an 8-hour work rent form is named Mark Janus. In an- their demands to the streets, with or with- ment, in a way that unleashes judges, day; child labor laws; and the Wagner cient Rome, Janus was the god of out the protection of the law, the courts, now and in the future, to intervene in Act, itself, all are examples of sweeping doorways, transitions, endings and be- or even a union. All of the major state- economic and regulatory policy… changes workers won through organizing ginnings. As the U.S. labor movement wide teachers’ strikes in 2018 were not [A]lmost all economic and regulatory without the protection of, much less crosses the threshold from its old form of legal, and all of them ended with signifi- policy affects or touches speech. So blessings from, the courts. organization, there are many reasons to cant gains for teachers. Like the Roman the majority’s road runs long. And at The legal landscape was even more believe that something new, and perhaps god, the aftermath of Janus has two fac- every stop are black-robed rulers over- bleak — and the gains, even more im- even better, is on the other side. es. Complacency (and reliance on the riding citizens’ choices.” pressive — when you acknowledge that One criticism of the last 50 years of courts) will be the death of us. Organiz- State of Illinois employee Mark millions of the earliest American workers American unionism is that unions have ing will be a new beginning. Janus paid $44.58 monthly in fair were enslaved. become too invested in maintaining their Amy Livingston is an instructor with share fees to AFSCME, about $535 As scholars and observers of Afri- own legal and bureaucratic infrastructure the Labor Education Service and the per year. What next for him? The can-American history have noted, in- at the expense of organizing. The best Center for Human Resources & Labor Chicago Sun-Times reported July 20 cluding Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, unions have taken this criticism seriously Studies at the University of Minnesota’s that “he’s quitting his job for a posi- “[A]bolitionists lost every single SCO- and, seeing the writing on the wall at the Carlson School of Management. tion with the conservative think tank TUS case… and chattel slavery is over Supreme Court since at least Knox v. This commentary was originally pub- that helped bankroll his case.” now.” The abolition of slavery remains SEIU, have committed themselves to lished by the North Star Policy Institute.

Paid for by Debra Hilstrom for Attorney General

Page 8 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Local Union News AFSCME metro area locals: ments in the bereavement leave. For more information, or to volunteer, and all supporting agencies for their hard Family Picnic planned August 19 “This [new contract] results in some contact John Kripotos at 612-617-4244 work and due diligence approving the re- The annual AFSCME Family Picnic of the highest wage rates in the milling or e-mail [email protected]. placement of the Enbridge Line 3 Pipe- will be Sunday, August 19 from 1:00- industry in this geographic area,” Local Operating Engineers Local 49: line. 5:00 p.m. at Battle Creek Regional Park 22 president Bruce Peglow reported. Mail-in ballots for officer elections “The pipeline project has been several in Maplewood. “It needs to be noted that the employ- must be received by August 11 years in the making and this long awaited This annual rank-and-file picnic relies er has experienced many of the same dif- An election is underway for members decision will benefit all Minnesotans. on generous contributions from locals ficulties [as other companies] in recruit- to choose the officers of International “Enbridge’s new Line 3 project will and volunteers. ing and retaining valuable skilled Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. cover more than 300 miles across north- To make the 2018 Family Picnic pos- workers in a very tight labor market,” Local 49 Officer Election ballots were ern Minnesota producing several thou- sible, organizers need: Peglow said. “We applaud ADM for rec- mailed July 17 to all members in good sand high-paying union jobs, a $2 billion n cash donations to buy burgers, hot ognizing this and agreeing to commit the standing and lifetime members. boost to the local economy and above all, dogs and soft drinks, plus free Water financial resources to their human re- Members who have questions or con- it will ensure the safe transportation of Park tickets for the first 100 kids; sources; those brothers and sisters who cerns or need a new ballot for any reason petroleum products through our state for n potluck foods and desserts; take the raw wheat, and mill it into flour can contact election committee chair many years to come. n volunteers. to make those goods for your table.” Chris Chantry at 612-877-3715 or e-mail “The Public Utilities Commission ap- For more information, to donate, or to The agreement covers about 25 work- at [email protected]. proved Enbridge’s proposed route with volunteer, contact Duane at 651-472- ers at ADM Atkinson Mill, 3501 Hi- Members who need a new ballot and only a few minor changes to avoid Big 2787 or e-mail [email protected]. awatha Ave., and ADM Nokomis Mill, want to request one by e-mail will need Sandy Lake and wild rice areas. Local 49 Plan your weekend now and bring the 3701 Hiawatha Ave., the last two remain- to explain in the e-mail why a new ballot members and contractors are excited to family to this fun-filled event! ing flour mills in Minneapolis. is needed. have the opportunity to build this new Bakers Local 22: IBEW Local 160: Ballots must be received by the Min- pipeline.” ADM Milling workers ratify contract Save the date for annual Pig Roast, neapolis Post Office no later than August Operating Engineers Local 70: BCTGM Local 22 members at ADM coming September 27 11, 2018. 64-hour refrigeration class Milling Company in Minneapolis voted The 35th annual Pig Roast hosted by Operating Engineers Local 49: begins in September overwhelmingly last month to ratify a IBEW Local 160 for its members will be Local 49 welcomes approval of International Union of Operating En- new three-year agreement. Thursday, September 27 at the Local 160 Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline replacement gineers Local 70 will offer a 64-hour re- The Local 22 website reported that union hall , 2909 Anthony Lane, St. An- The Minnesota Public Utilities Com- frigeration class. The class will meet for the new contract provides for major wage thony. The event will feature food and mission voted 5-0 June 28 to approve re- eight consecutive Saturdays on the fol- rate adjustments in the first year of the door prizes and, in this election year, vis- placement of the Enbridge Line 3 Pipe- lowing dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29 and contract, ranging from $1.60 per hour to its from IBEW-endorsed candidates. For line, which brings Canadian oil across October 6, 13, 20, 27. Class hours will be $3.40 per hour depending on the job clas- more information, contact the Local 160 northern Minnesota to a terminal in Su- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Classes will be sification. office at 612-781-3126. perior, Wisconsin. held at the Local 70 office, located at: In addition, members received 6 per- IBEW Local 292: Operating Engineers Local 49 busi- 2722 County Road D East in White Bear cent increases in wages on top of the rate Family picnic planned August 18 ness manager Glen Johnson said in a Lake (one block North of Hwy 694). Tui- adjustments over the term of agreement. The IBEW Local 292 family picnic statement: tion for the class is $590.00 for IUOE Other improvements in the agreement will be Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 “The International Union of Operat- members and $790.00 for non-members. include increased shift differentials for a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wabun Picnic Area D ing Engineers Local 49 would like to Registration and payment must be re- second and third shifts, and improve- at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. thank the Public Utilities Commission LOCAL UNION NEWS page 10 Retiree Meetings State Retiree Council Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council: NOT meet in June, July or August. Meetings Plumbers Local 15 Retirees: plans convention Next meeting in September will resume in September. Meet the third Tuesday of each month The Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council, For more information, call the CWA Local All retired Plumbers Local 15 members MAPLEWOOD — The 22nd An- AFL-CIO will take a break from monthly meet- 7200 hall at 612-722-7200. are invited to attend retiree meetings, continu- nual Convention of the Minnesota ings for July and August. The next meeting will IBEW Local 292 Retirees: ing the third Tuesday of every month at 12 State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO will be in September. For more information about ‘Senior Sparkies’ meet July 10 noon at Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling meet Thursday, September 20 from the Council, contact Graeme Allen, community The IBEW Local 292 Retirees — “Senior Center, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sheet and political organizer for the Minneapolis Re- Sparkies”— will be meeting Tuesday, August (corner of Marshall and 8th Ave.). Note: Be- Metal Workers Local 10 Hall, 1681 gional Labor Federation, at 612-321-5672 or 14 at the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Ave., ginning in May, the meeting time has moved e-mail [email protected]. Minneapolis, in the Guy Alexander Conference to 12 noon. For more information, contact the Cope Ave., Maplewood. ATU Local 1005 Retirees: Room (second floor). Refreshments will be at Local 15 office at 612-333-8601. State Retiree Council affiliates are Meet North, South, and St. Paul 12:00 noon. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Retirees: entitled to send a number of delegates Here is the schedule for the Amalgamated We will be having guest speakers. One of our No meetings until September based on membership size. Organiza- Transit Union Local 1005 retiree meetings: speakers will be Judy Roe from the health care The Sheet Metal Workers Local 10’s tions not yet affiliated can affiliate at Minneapolis North: Second Tuesday of office who will be answering all your health “Rusty Tinners” retirees club will NOT meet any time — including the day of the each month, 8:30 a.m., Coon Rapids VFW, care questions. Spouses are welcome. in July or August. Meetings will resume in convention. Credential forms have 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. (one block south of Coming events: September. been mailed to all affiliates. They are n Hanson Blvd.) Target Field tour, August 22, Minneapo- U of M Facilities Management also available at mnaflcio.org/ Minneapolis South: First Wednesday of lis. and Maintenance Retirees: each month, 8:00 a.m., VFW Post 5555, 6715 n Treasure Island Casino trip, October 30. Meet last Tuesday of month state-retiree-council. The registration Lake Shore Drive, Richfield. For more information, contact the IBEW Retirees from the University of Minnesota fee is $25. Submit credentials by Sep- St. Paul: Second Wednesday of each Local 292 office at 612-379-1292. Maintenance Department meet the last Tues- tember 16 to make sure all who at- month, 12 noon, Mattie’s, 365 N. Concord Pipefitters Local 539 Retirees: day of each month at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast tend get lunch. St., South St. Paul. ‘Fazed Out Fitters’ meet third Wednesday at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. Delegates will launch a concerted CWA Local 7200 Retirees: Pipefitters Local 539 retirees — the “Fazed If your union local’s retirees group wishes to retiree campaign to assure the elec- Summer break until September Out Fitters” — meet the third Wednesday of each list your meeting notices here, please contact tion of working family candidates in The Retired Members Club of Communi- month at 11:00 a.m. at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. the Labor Review at 612-379-4725 or e-mail November. cations Workers of America Local 7200 will NE, Minneapolis. New members welcome. [email protected]. www.minneapolisunions.org July 27, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 9 More Local Union News continued from page 9 and voice on the job that the rest of the Save the date for unionized workers at the Saint Paul Ho- ceived prior to August 23. For more in- tel have!” formation, call Betty at 651-289-2972. UFCW Local 653: Operating Engineers Local 70: Labor 2018 Days of Action Seeking volunteers for UFCW Local Incumbent officers re-elected 653 kiosk at Minnesota State Fair without opposition United Food and Commercial Work- The incumbent officers of Interna- ers Local 653 seeks members to volun- tional Union of Operating Engineers Lo- teer to help engage with visitors to the cal 70 were re-elected for another three- Minnesota State Fair at the Local 653 year term without opposition at the kiosk. local’s June general membership meet- The kiosk will be located at the Min- ing, the Local 70 newsletter reported. nesota AFL-CIO’s Labor Pavilion, cor- When a slate of incumbent officers ner of Dan Patch and Cooper. was placed in nomination and no addi- Members are encouraged to volunteer tional nominations were made, the slate for days designated for the store where was elected via a vote to approve a white they work, if possible. ballot. Save the date to join your union brothers and sisters for doorknocking and phone calls Volunteers will receive a ticket to the Officers re-elected included: Michael fair and a UFCW Local 653 T-shirt for Dowdle, president; Ken Wieken, vice in support of AFL-CIO endorsed candidates! The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federa- their shift. To volunteer for a shift at the president; Linda Powers, recording cor- tion, AFL-CIO is invites you to join the following Labor 2018 Days of Action: Fair, sign up here: responding secretary; David Monsour, n Saturday, September 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. http://signup.com/go/ObABDcf business manager/financial secretary; Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine One of last year’s State Fair volun- Thomas Stellwag, treasurer. teers, Local 653 member Terri Herrera, “Congratulations to all,” Monsour n Saturday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. commented: “I enjoyed meeting new said. “I am looking forward to another United Labor Centre, 312 Central Ave. SE, Room 218, Minneapolis people and the enthusiasm of telling peo- three years working with officers, repre- n Saturday, October 13 (Details to be announced) ple about our union and the work that we sentatives, clerical and the rank and file do. We got more public exposure as a n Saturday, October 27 (Details to be announced) members in advancing the work of la- union and that is great.” bor.” For more information, contact MRLF campaigns manager For more information, visit ufcw653. Plumbers Local 15: Casey Hudek at 612-913-6743 or [email protected] org. CORRECTION UNITE HERE Local 17: Joe Lane re-elected as business agent Services website, members can learn workers and become members of UNITE First annual member picnic Editor’s Note: The June 29, 2018 is- whether they qualify for the 5 percent HERE Local 17. planned August 22 sue of the Labor Review inadvertently Enhanced Rate, the $500 Stipend or both. But two days after 90 percent of the UNITE HERE Local 17 invites mem- failed to report that Joe Lane was Visit this link and follow the prompts engineering department marched on the bers and their families to the “first annu- re-elected to a third term as a Plumbers through the steps, which ask a few ques- boss to request and receive voluntary al” member summer picnic. Local 15 business agent, along with Scott tions to determine eligibity: recognition, Phil Jungwirth, president of The event will be Wednesday, August Lichliter. Scott Gale was elected busi- http://pathlore.dhs.mn.gov/Course- Morrissey Hospitality Companies, in- 22 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Como Mid- ness manager. We regret the error. ware/DisabilityServices/3-DirectAccess/ formed Local 17 that he was withdraw- way Picnic Pavilion, 1199 Midway Park- Lane has been a Local 15 business accessing/index.html ing recognition of Local 17 as the engi- way, St. Paul. agent for the past six years and is a 24- Follow the instructions to get started. neers’ bargaining representative. The family-friendly picnic will in- year member of the local. For any questions, contact the SEIU Local 17 reports that the engineers clude food, music and prize giveaways. SEIU Healthcare Minnesota: Healthcare Minnesota Member Action will move to winning union recognition Homecare members can now Center at 800-828-0206. through an election. Sources: Labor Review reporting and access new training benefits UNITE HERE Local 17: The Local 17 Facebook page urges: local unions. SEIU Healthcare Minnesota’s Home- St. Paul Hotel gives, then withdraws, “Call Phil Jungwirth at 651-260-1967 or To submit a story idea or news item, care Members can now access new train- voluntary recognition of engineers e-mail him at philip.jungwirth@mor- contact the editor at 612-379-4725 or ing benefits. By visiting a special page on The engineers at the posh Saint Paul risseyhospitality.com and tell him that [email protected]. the Minnesota Department of Human Hotel are seeking to join the hotel’s other the engineers deserve the same respect Next deadline: August 8. Pipefitters Local 539 PIPERS everything prepared. Fazed Out Fitters Annual Retiree Luncheon: October 4 Fazed Out Fitters will be having their September The Annual Retiree Luncheon for the Pipefitters and meeting at the Training Center. Plumbers will be October 4 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel 25th Annual Golf Classic: September 9 off of Interstate 35W on Industrial Blvd. Information The 25th Annual Pipefitters Golf Classic will be and sign-up will be sent out next month. September 9, 2018 at Green Haven Golf Course in July-December Dues Anoka. Sign-up sheets will be on the Pipefitters website Dues notices for July- December 2018 were sent out. or you can contact Larry Stull, (612) 720-2940. Please remember to pay your dues. Years of Service Certificates and Pins Condolences We will be announcing Years of Service certificates Condolences to the family of Edward Hortelius. and pins at the September Meeting. If you will be If you would like something added to the Pipers section attending, please let the office know so we can have of the Labor Review, call the office at (612) 379-4711. Paid for by Pipefitters Local 539 • www.pipefitters539.com

Page 10 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org $5.00 FOR 25 WORDS An exclusive service for subscribing Union members only. Next deadline for Address Change? Sell, Buy, Rent Ads: August 10. Copy must be mailed or delivered. NO TELE- PHONE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Ads must be accompanied by payment in Subscription Instructions? SELL, BUY, RENTDEPARTMENT check or money order. Each ad must include your union affiliation and your Please let us know if your address will be telephone number, along with your mailing label. Over 25 words — 15¢ each extra changing, if your household is receiving more word. Your ad runs in one issue only. than one Labor Review, or if you would like to This reader service is provided for Labor Review subscribing Union members who are in good standing cancel your subscription. with their locals. No commercial ads of business firms or any sidelines or hobbies of union members who Cut out or photo-copy your mailing label from are selling products or services can be advertised in these columns. For display advertising, please contact the Labor Review. Mail or deliver your ad and payment to: Sell, Buy, Rent Department, Minneapolis Labor the front page of the newspaper and mail it to us Review, 312 Central Ave., Suite 542 (Fifth Floor), Minneapolis, MN 55414. NEXT DEADLINE: AUGUST 10. with your instructions: Attn: mailing list For Sale: 1978 Southwind Wanted: Buying advertising-re- Minneapolis Labor Review RV Class A, 26-ft., roof air lated items, one piece to entire NOTICE Coming 312 Central Ave. Suite 542 and generator, 440 engine, collections, interests include Sell, Buy, Rent Minneapolis, MN 55414 NEXT EDITION OF $3,500. Bob, 952-935-3149. beer, soda, liquor, tobacco, gas LABOR REVIEW: Deadlines For Sale: Frabill Speed Shak and oil and almost anything re- No phone calls, please, to report address changes, AUGUST 24 fish house, $100; Fish Trap lated to advertising, older the for 2018 stop duplicates, or cancel your subscription. Thanks! Next Ad Deadline is August 10 style fish house with built in better. Please call Garry at 763- sleigh for towing on ice, $75. 546-8010 or text me pictures at August 10 USE IT OR Call Jeff, 612-919-4977. 763-202-9067. September 14 Wanted: Guitars and amplifi- Wanted: Old coins, collections, Minneapolis Regional LOSE IT! ers made in the USA pre-1980. bullion, paper money, gold October 12 In the era of Craig’s List, the num- Also interested in drums and coins, proof sets, mint sets, ber of ads we receive for ‘Sell, Buy, some other instruments. Bob, etc. Anything from pennies to Labor Federation… November 2 Rent’ has fallen steadily. By all 612-521-4596. paper. Best of all, I’ll pay cash accounts, however, these ads get and come to you. Please call ‘Like’ us on facebook for: results. But we may no longer offer Dick at 612-986-2566. December 7 this advertising opportunity to La- Don’t forget to cut • News Updates • Action Alerts • bor Review readers if the number out your mailing label Wanted: Old and broken • Links • Photos of Union Events • of ads can’t justify the space. You outboard motors, old gas Be sure to list a price get 25 words for only $5.00. Send and send it engines and chainsaws, also for your ‘For Sale’ items! in your ad! Clean out your garage! engine-related items like old Clean out your basement! Some- in with your spark plugs, tools, gas and oil NO TELEPHONE ORDERS body wants the stuff you’re not cans, etc. Tom, 763-785-4031. using — and they will pay for it! Sell, Buy, Rent ad! WILL BE ACCEPTED. www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions

MRLF ELECTION FIELD ORGANIZER MRLF ELECTION FIELD CANVASSER Hours: 40-50 per week. Must be available nights and weekends. Hours: Variable, based on availability. Must have some night and week- Rate of Pay: Salaried at $880 per week. Phone and gas expenses reim- end availability. Part-time to full-time available. bursed. Healthcare available after mandatory probationary period. Rate of Pay: $20 per hour. Gas expenses reimbursed. Job Description: This is a leadership position, but will require the staff Job Description: Field canvassers are responsible for carrying out the person to be on the doors several times a week. Field organizers will be Labor 2018 member-to-member field program. They will be responsible responsible for recruiting volunteers and staffing day-to-day voter contact for doorknocking union member households on behalf of our Labor shifts, primarily focusing on doorknocking. Field organizers will help endorsed candidates and engaging fellow union members on union issues. train, motivate and work with volunteers on a day-to-day basis. Field Must have a vehicle. organizers will manage data, so they must be comfortable with basic Timeline: Starting July 23 through November 6. computer skills. Must have a vehicle. To Apply: Send an e-mail of interest with any relevant experience to Timeline: Starting July 30 through November 16. [email protected]. To Apply: E-mail your resume to [email protected].

IBEW Local Union 292 Minneapolis Labor Review Minneapolis Electrical Workers 2018 Publication Schedule Trade Night Local 292 Family Picnic June 19 was Trade Night at Target Field. IBEW Local 292’s The Local 292 family picnic will be Saturday, August 18 August 24 October 26 November 16 very own Whitney Hunter threw out the first pitch to an from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wabun Picnic Area D at Deadline: August 8 Deadline: October 10 Deadline: October 31 Labor Day Issue General Election Issue Holiday Shopping Guide exciting game that the Twins won 6-2. Whitney has been Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. a member of the Local for 11 years, is a member of Sisters Condolences September 28 December 21 in Solidarity, has contributed to several volunteer events Brother Joel Knutson; Brother Gerald Herlofsky; Brother Deadline: September 12 Deadline: December 5 and recently won the Women Building Nations Advocate Malvin Weisenburger; Brother Kenneth Jones Holiday Issue Award. Before the game, a picnic was held at the Farmer’s Mar- See you at the General Membership Meeting, ket location with food, drink, a live band and lots of door prizes. Building Trades endorsed gubernatorial candidate 7:00 p.m. on the Second Tuesday For more information, to suggest a story idea, or to advertise, Tim Walz also stopped by. A good time was had by all. Paid for by IBEW Local 292 • www.ibew292.org contact 612-379-4725 or [email protected] www.minneapolisunions.org July 27, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 11

: Minnesota AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education: 2018 Endorsements U.S. Senator U.S. Congress, 1st District: (Special Election): Dan Feehan Tina Smith U.S. Congress, 2nd District: Angie Craig U.S. Senator: U.S. Congress, 3rd District: Amy Klobuchar Dean Phillips U.S. Congress, 4th District: State Auditor: Betty McCollum Julie Blaha U.S. Congress, 6th District: Tina Smith, AFL-CIO endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate. Smith Ian Todd was appointed to the seat by Governor Mark Dayton to fill the va- Secretary of State: cancy created by Al Franken’s resignation. Smith had served with U.S. Congress, 7th District: Steve Simon Dayton as Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor. See story, page 1. Collin Peterson Primary Election: Tuesday, August 14 Early voting now underway! General Election: Tuesday, November 6 Early voting begins September 21

Minnesota House of Representatives Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Margaret Fernandez 30B Donzel Leggett 47B Committee On Political Education: Sue Larson 31B Laurie Pryor 48A 2018 Endorsements Kristin Bahner 34B Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn 48B Anoka County Commissioner: Bill Vikander 35A Heather Edelson 49A Mike Gamache, District 5 Kathryn Eckhardt 35B Steve Elkins 49B Andover City Council: Zack Stephenson 36A Mike Howard 50A Val Holthus, At Large Melissa Hortman 36B Andrew Carlson 50B Brooklyn Park City Council: Erin Koegel 37A Brad Tabke 55A Terry Parks, East District Amir Malik 37B Hunter Cantrell 56A Wynfred Russell, West District Michael Nelson 40A Fue Lee 59A Minneapolis School Board: Connie Bernardy 41A Raymond Dehn 59B Brooklyn Park Mayor: Kim Caprini, At Large Mary Kunesh-Podein 41B Diane Loeffler 60A Hollies Winston Josh Pauly, At Large Jenny Arneson, District 1 Ginny Klevorn 44A Frank Hornstein 61A Hennepin County Attorney: Siad Ali, District 3 Patty Acomb 44B Jamie Long 61B Mike Freeman Nelson Inz, District 5 Lyndon Carlson 45A Aisha Gomez 62B Hennepin County Commissioner: Richfield City Council: Mike Freiberg 45B Jim Davnie 63A Irene Fernando, District 2 Mary Supple, At Large Ryan Winkler 46A Jean Wagenius 63B Marion Greene, District 3 Cheryl Youakim 46B Peter McLaughlin, District 4 Richfield Mayor: Maria Regan Gonzalez Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online “Pollfinder” to learn your districts, learn your polling place, view a list of candidates, and view a sample ballot: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us This list of AFL-CIO endorsed candidates current as of July 23, 2018. For updates: www.minneapolisunions.org

Page 12 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 27, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org