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Labor Day, 2006 Something Happening (ISSN 0023-6667) Frank Jewell, usual suspects endorsed Let’s just say the Duluth CIO Political Director) to not in his bid to sit on the St. Louis AFL-CIO Central Labor Body send me all that paperwork, County Board of Commis- screening and endorsement because we’ll just ask them sioners in District 1, which discussions on August 10 what we need to know.” covers approximately the east- weren’t wild and wooly times. And that's how the time ern half of Duluth. Jewell will With all the Minnesota leg- was spent...talking about the islative incumbents in Districts DECC expansion’s failure, See Endorsements...page 23 6 and 7, the two areas the House Speaker Steve Central Body has jurisdiction Sviggum’s call for cooperation AFL-CIO An Injury To One Is An Injury To All! over as determined by the as he shuts out anyone Minnesota AFL-CIO, running opposed to his ideas, universal Endorsed WEDNESDAY VOL. 112 again with Labor’s endorse- health care, the transportation AUGUST 30, 2006 NO. 5 ment from their last campaign, amendment.... Candidates the outcome was a done deal. Sen. Yvonne Prettner For www.mnaflcio.org Following the screenings, Solon’s opponent, Steve and www.wisaflcio.org which were attended by all Khalar, had asked for an audi- candidates except Rep. David ence with the delegates and U.S. Senate Dill, who was out of state, a spoke after legislators screen- Amy Klobuchar motion to endorse all six was ed. He described himself as passed unanimously. The coming from a strong union U.S. House process was especially pain- family and of having been a Dist. 8~Jim Oberstar less for Dill and Rep. Mike DFL delegate in 1988 and Jaros, who have no opposition 1990 but his more conserva- MINNESOTA in their races. tive nature won out and made Governor/Lt. Gov. Rep. Tom Huntley, Rep. him a Republican. Northern Mike Hatch/Judi Dutcher Mary Murphy, Sen. Tom Bakk Minnesota needs a Republican Attorney General and Sen. Yvonne Prettner at the legislature he said. Steve Kelley Solon will have opposition in It was suggested to him that Secretary of State the General Election. he should go about enlighten- Mark Ritchie “I didn’t bring any lengthy ing the state Republican Party questionnaires (to the screen- on things like living wages and Auditor ing) because these are our health care for all. Rebecca Otto friends,” Central Body Presi- County Commissioner MN House dent Alan Netland said in Former Duluth City District 3 opening the screenings. “I told Councilor Frank Jewell won a Sen. Tom Saxhaug Brad Lehto (Minnesota AFL- near unanimous endorsement 3A--Tom Anzelc 3B--Loren Solberg Joan Linski gave her personal, gripping account of life as a St. Louis County attorney District 4 minimum wage worker at an Aug. 18 rally with Amy candidates to screen Sept. 14 Senate-Mary Olson Klobuchar, the AFL-CIO-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate, 4A--Frank Moe and Congressman Jim Oberstar. Read her story on page 12. Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body delegates decided at their August 10 meeting to hold a screening in the St. Louis District 5 Fewer choices Labor Day County Attorney race. That screening will be held before the Sen. Dave Tomassoni Thursday, Sept. 14 meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Wellstone Hall of the 5A--Tom Rukavina The Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body’s Labor Day Duluth Labor Temple. 5B--Tony Sertich Picnic has been a tradition nearly as long as Labor Day itself, Incumbent Alan Mitchell is being challenged by Melanie District 6 which dates back to 1882. This year will mark the 118th Labor Ford in that race. Screenings are open to interested affiliated Sen.Tom Bakk Day observance in Duluth as far as can be ascertained. It’s union members. 6A--David Dill always a tough go, pulling the event off with only donations and An endorsement will be discussed at the regular meeting fol- 6B--Mary Murphy volunteers. Just ask trade unionists in Superior and St. Paul. lowing the screening. Only delegates can vote for endorsement, District 7 The central labor bodies in those two good union towns have which requires two-thirds of the votes cast. both cancelled their activities for this year. In Carlton County, Sen. Yvonne Prettner Solon Delegates also discussed possible screenings in the 6th 7A--Tom Huntley that central body has ended its free retirees’ banquet. In all three Judicial District races but decided to not screen those contests. areas a lack of resources for the amount of participation seems 7B--Mike Jaros to have been the undoing of events. District 8 Superior’s dance is done for this year, St. Paul hopes to come WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? Senate--Tony Lourey back with a celebration next year after having speakers like Come on, you’re ready for a bus trip.....page 2 8A--Bill Hilty Garrison Keillor and Jim Hightower in recent years, and Carlton David Newby on Labor Day.....page 3 8B--Tim Faust County has added a car show to replace the retirees’ banquet. Molly Ivins & Ditchview, MN.....page 4 St. Louis County The Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body’s Labor Day Picnic will be at the beautiful, spacious Bayfront Festival Park Letters to editor.....page 5 Commissioner Dist. 1 on the waterfront from noon to 4 p.m. Last year was the first A great chance to take in Unionism 101.....page 6 Frank Jewell year at Bayfront after being at Fairmont Park and Park Point. UA endorses single-payer, H.R. 676.....page 9 The new venue was a huge success. The site affords accessible Univ. Wisconsin hires non-union Kontny firm...page 11 PLEASE VOTE parking and rest rooms, and room for growth in the future. Joan’s story on minimum wage.....page 12 September 12 & Every year a host of elected officials attend the picnic and Public schools beat charters, again....page 15 with St. Paul off the charts, Duluth might get even busier. This November 7 year a very distinguished speaker will address the event after Hillary has opposition from union activist.....page 16 years of being a quiet donor and attendee. A View From the Ditch.....page 18 Picnic Chair Yvonne Harvey said more volunteers are need- Surviving Sago miner sues owners.....page 19 ed as well as donations. Contact her at 728-1779. Labor Day FAQs.....page 20 Carlton County Celebration Worst Boss found.....page21 The Carlton County Central Labor will sponsor their 87th Cloquet Labor Day Celebration beginning Thursday, Aug. 31 Yvonne Harvey says “Thanks”......page 22 through Labor Day. Their agenda is too extensive to list. Suffice Teacher wins arbitration over strike support.....page 24 it to say that no matter when you go to Carlton County dur- ing the 5-day gala you’d find Labor Day, 2006 something happening. A short Labor Day, 2006 list appears in an ad on page 2. For Carlton County info con- tact Tom Beltt, 879-7148. See Labor Day...page 2 Come on, you’re ready for a bus trip! Labor 2006 getting results Labor to make trip to states, “I have been a teacher, sengers but one-third of the Doorknocks and phone banks being conducted on the Iron International Falls for coach, county commissioner seats have been reserved for Range are finding huge support for AFL-CIO-endorsed candi- and was honored to serve with another group of riders that dates says Labor 2006 Northeast MN Director Mike Sundin. “Old Style” political rally the administration of Gov. will be picked up at the “Labor’s work on the Range is being carried by AFSCME, The plans are in the works Rudy Perpich. Since then I’ve Operating Engineers Local 49 the Steelworkers, and Building Trades, who are all finding and you’re all that’s needed fought for workers’ rights as a union hall in Mountain Iron tremendous support for Labor candidates,” said Sundin. says Mike Sundin, the labor official. Our next repre- about 3:30 or 4:00 p.m. On August 16, 100 union households were doorknocked in Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Labor sentative needs to be effective “Seating is limited so peo- the Nashwauk/Keewatin/Pengilly area and only one person said 2006 director for northeast right away.” ple that want to go need to they were voting for Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty. Minnesota. “Helping Tom Anzelc win give me a call to reserve a “Ida Rukavina led a AFSCME Council 65 phone bank “We’ve got a free bus trip his Primary Election is our top spot,” said Sundin. He can be August 23rd with a bunch of volunteers and Mike Hatch got 72 for any and everyone to priority in northern Minne- reached at 391-5911. ‘votes,’ Pawlenty 13, and 43 undecided,” Sundin said. “Amy International Falls and sota,” Sundin said. Klobuchar beat Mark Kennedy 69 to 10 and Tom Anzelc had Smokey the Bear Park set for The bus trip will leave at Save 9/23 for the DFL Primary covered 89 to 7. Those are good numbers.” Friday, September 8,” said 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 Sundin said nearly every town in the region will be door- Sundin. “It’s going to be fun.” from the Carpenters Union Sen. Edwards, knocked and phone banked and so many volunteers are needed. Sundin said Rep. Tom Hall on Hwy 53, just south of Union picnic Along with the usual Labor Day activities, a bus trip to Rukavina will be the host for the Ugstad Road by a quarter International Falls Sept.
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