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Labor’s booth returns to Union leaders: Trump is no Game Fair August 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 friend to working families See page 7 By Mark Gruenberg, As far as Trumka and the oth- PAI staff writer ers are concerned, the Demo- PHILADELPHIA (PAI)— crats are responding to workers. AFL-CIO president Richard And Trump isn’t. The union Trumka topped a parade of leaders concentrated on blasting union leaders who addressed the Trump. Democratic National Conven- “Trump actually said our tion in Philadelphia July 25. wages are too high, not just once They lauded Democratic presi- but repeatedly,” Trumka de- dential nominee Hillary Clinton clared. “Donald Trump isn’t the and blasted Republican nominee solution to America’s problems. Donald Trump. He is the problem.” Tyler Redden, AFSCME The convention speakers in- And paraphrasing the late Local 3800 member, dis- cluded Building Trades presi- Senator Lloyd Bentsen, D-Texas plays his first deer. dent Sean McGarvey and both — in the 1988 vice presidential teachers union presidents — debate — Trumka added: NEA’s Lily Eskelsen-Garcia and “Working people are strong and June 19-26: Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association walked Labor news AFT’s Randi Weingarten — as Donald Trump is wrong, wrong, picket lines for a full week at five Allina hospitals and facilities. updated daily well as Service Employees pres- wrong. He thinks he’s a tough www.workdayminnesota.org ident Mary Kay Henry and guy. Well, Donald, I worked in After one-week strike in AFSCME president Lee Saun- the mines with tough guys. I Minneapolis Regional ders. know tough guys. They’re You had to be watching the friends of mine. And Donald, June, Nurses to consider Labor Federation… DNC’s livestream online to see you’re no tough guy. You’re a Follow us on facebook! them, however, as the networks phony.” latest Allina offer… and www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions did not carry the union presi- National Education Associa- dent’s speeches. PRESIDENT page 6 another strike vote —pages 8-9 MN AFL-CIO elects Julie Blaha secretary-treasurer Vote August 9 SAINT PAUL — The Minne- ‘I took my father’s belief in Primary Election sota AFL-CIO general board voted unanimously June 21 to fairness and hard work with me Tuesday, August 9 is elect Julie Blaha to serve as the state labor federation’s secre- both into teaching and leading Primary Election day in tary-treasurer. my local union. I’m excited to Minnesota. Blaha, president of Anoka Your ballot may contain Hennepin Education Minnesota bring those values and experi- races for local, state and from 2010 to 2014, currently is a federal office. mathematics and science teacher ences to the Minnesota AFL-CIO.’ at Jackson Middle School in —Julie Blaha In most locations, polls Champlin. Julie Blaha will be open from 7:00 Blaha also has served as a a.m. to 8:00 p.m. longtime member of the Minne- and improving the lives of all teacher and Education Minneso- Early voting is now un- apolis Regional Labor Federa- working people,” said Blaha. “I ta member to serve as a Minne- derway. tion’s executive board. took my father’s belief in fair- sota AFL-CIO executive officer She succeeds Steve Hunter in ness and hard work with me and the first woman elected as For more information the state labor movement’s num- both into teaching and leading secretary-treasurer of the state about early voting, visit ber two position. Hunter retired my local union. I’m excited to AFL-CIO. www.sos.state.mn.us. in April 2016. bring those values and experi- Blaha addressed the MRLF’s For a list of AFL-CIO “Growing up in a union ences to the Minnesota delegate meeting July 13. endorsed candidates, see household, I learned firsthand AFL-CIO.” “Thank you to so many of you in how important the labor move- With Blaha’s election, she the room who have been so sup- page 16. ment is to sustaining families becomes the first classroom BLAHA page 11 At a critical moment, labor’s cause is racial, economic justice By Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President, the changes necessary to stop the sense- Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation less violence. We know all too well that We are at a critical moment in the his- union members are not immune to these tory of our unions. We are facing the rise inequalities. of the on-demand economy, a widening We cannot continue to simply grapple income gap, and a surge in dangerous dis- with how to respond to tragic events; we criminatory rhetoric, fueled need to put forth a bold agen- by Donald Trump’s cam- da for justice for all workers. paign. From Brexit, to Brazil Even in the face of these to right here in the United great challenges, I am very States, the very values we optimistic. share as workers are under at- I am optimistic because tack. our movement and the grass- If this wasn’t enough, we roots movement organizing in are facing tragedy, after trage- the streets is brimming with dy in our very own communi- new leaders, leaders who not ties, places where we are sup- only want to see justice in the posed to feel safe. This month we were streets, but also in their workplaces. MRLF to launch local Labor Commission rocked again by the death of an Afri- I am optimistic because we at the can-American male involved in a tragic MRLF have kicked-off our own Labor on Racial and Economic Justice police incident. And this time, the news Commission on Racial and Economic MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis plained: “What can we do, going for- hit close to home, as one of our own Justice to start tackling these very issues Regional Labor Federation is preparing ward, to make sure people of color’s union members was the victim. The story and to chart a positive path forward in our to launch a local Labor Commission on voices are heard? We thought it would be of Philando Castile and the live video of own unions (see story this page). Racial and Economic Justice. a great idea to form a Labor Commission the aftermath of his shooting captured the I am optimistic because our unions The Commission is an outgrowth of within the MRLF.” attention of the entire country. have shown a commitment to fighting for the work of the MRLF’s People of Color As presented to the MRLF delegate The events that surrounded Philando improved workplace standards for not Union Members (POCUM) caucus and a meeting, goals of the Commission will Castile’s death and the subsequent calls only union members, but for all workers. follow-up to the February 2016 visit to be to: for justice are not for our entertainment. And, I am optimistic because our Minneapolis by the national AFL-CIO’s n Foster unity in the local labor The names, the hashtags — they rep- unions are committed to growing. Grow- Labor Commission on Racial and Eco- movement related to issues of race equi- resent people, real people in our very own ing the labor movement is a strategy for nomic Justice. ty; community. They have jobs. They work addressing racial and economic inequali- Union members presented the local n Increase community affinity for the alongside us. They have families. They ty. A renewed emphasis on stronger com- Commission proposal to the MRLF dele- union movement and encourage worker were our high school classmates. munity and labor partnerships will help gate meeting July 13. organizing as solutions to racial and eco- These events are the result of a system make that growth a reality. Cathy Jones, member of National As- nomic injustice in our state; set up with broken rules and biases both I am asking our affiliated unions to sociation of Letter Carriers Branch 9, ex- COMMISSION page 5 recognized and unrecognized. commit to being a part of the conversation As union members, we are on the to explore how workers can address the front lines. We see the effects of these systemic injustices we face and to help de- Information for candidates seeking endorsement tragedies and the subsequent fight for ra- velop and implement a bold agenda for The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation [email protected]. cial justice playing out in our classrooms, justice for all workers. And, I am asking screens candidates for State Legislative, County, In addition, all requests should be copied by hospitals, worksites and streets. our affiliated unions to take action in part- Municipal, School Board or other local elected of- e-mail to MRLF campaigns manager Casey Hudek at While we struggle to address the chal- nership with our community to grow the fices located in Hennepin, Anoka, Wright, Scott, [email protected] and to Barb Boettch- lenges we face, more violence, especially labor movement as a strategy for address- Carver, Meeker, and McLeod counties. er at [email protected]. against first responders and the police is ing our community’s inequalities. The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s endorsement process Please include the following information in your equally tragic and absolutely NOT the Throughout history, the labor move- for state legislative candidates in this region be- request: Candidate name; campaign committee name answer. Union members believe in safety ment — at its best —has grown by bring- gins with the MRLF screening process. and office sought; candidate e-mail address and cell on the job for all workers. ing together workers of all races, faiths Candidates seeking endorsement in 2016 from the phone (or other daytime phone number); campaign In times like these, it is more import- and nationalities to work together in our Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO should manager name, e-mail address and cell phone (if ant than ever that we in the labor move- unions in common cause for social and e-mail a request for a screening by September 1, applicable); candidate or committee U.S. mail ad- ment stand in solidarity with the entire economic justice. In 2016, this historic 2016 to MRLF president Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou at dress; campaign website (if applicable). community and do our part to advance cause remains our highest calling.

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Page 2 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org Events August 13: 5th annual antique car show will benefit Carpenters Union Food Shelf SAINT PAUL — The fifth annual an- ters Union Food Shelf. tique car show presented by the North The event will feature special appear- Central States Regional Council of Car- ances by Copps N Rodders, the St. Paul penters will be Saturday, August 13. Police K9 Foundation and the St. Paul The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to Police Mounted Patrol Foundation. 2:00 p.m. at 710 Olive St., Saint Paul. For more information, contact John at Admission is two non-perishable food 651-324-3648 or Phil at 651-379-0203 or items or a cash donation to the Carpen- [email protected]. August 17: First of four Labor 2016 ‘Days of Action’ seeks volunteers for doorknocking SAINT PAUL — The Minnesota councils and regional labor federations. AFL-CIO plans four “Days of Action” as In the Twin Cities area, the August 17 part of the Labor 2016 political effort. event will run 4:30–8:30 p.m. from the The dates include: August 17, Sep- Teamsters Local 120 union hall, 9422 Ul- tember 8, October 1, and October 15. ysses St. NE, Blaine. For more informa- Mark your calendar to join your union tion, contact Frank Miskowiec at 612- brothers and sisters for doorknocking in 408-1981. support of Labor-endorsed candidates. For more information on other loca- Times and staging areas will be an- tions, contact Minnesota AFL-CIO field nounced at locations across the state, or- director Bethany Winkels at 320-296- ganized by Minnesota’s six area labor 5853 or [email protected]. August 19: Save 40 percent on groceries with food packages from Fare for All Express MINNEAPOLIS — If you’re looking to (two blocks north of Broadway on Central). stretch your grocery dollars, Fare for All Pick-up hours: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Express offers a variety of discounted gro- Fare for All Express is a program of the cery packages including produce-only, Food Group (formerly Emergency Food- meat-only, and a combo package with both shelf Network) and is open to everyone. produce and meat items. Prices range from Visit www.fareforall.org for other $10 to $25 and offer a 40 percent savings. Fare for All Express locations and dates. The AFL-CIO community services Fare for All Express accepts cash, program, Working Partnerships, sponsors EBT, credit cards or debit cards. The pro- one of the 30 Fare for All Express distri- gram is open to all and has no income bution sites in the greater metro area. requirements. No pre-ordering is neces- Working Partnerships’ next Fare for sary and there is no paperwork to fill out. All Express pick-up will be Friday, August For more information, call 612-379- 19 at the Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 union 8130 ext. 112 or 763-450-3880. hall, 1404 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis August 19: ‘Labor Movie Night’ presents Need help with grocery bills? Fare for All Express offers fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and ‘Matewan,’ tale of West Virginia mineworkers staple items. Fare for All Express package cost $10–$25. The program SAINT PAUL — The “Labor Movie and immigrant miners. Union organizers is open to everyone and has NO income requirements. Night” series presents “Matewan” Friday, faced the challenge of uniting the diverse August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the East Side workforce, as well-told in the film. Next delivery: Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., Admission is free, donations welcome. Saint Paul. Snacks, beer and soda will be available Friday, August 19, 2016 Written and directed by John Sayles, during the film. “Matewan” (1987, 135 minutes, rated “Labor Movie Night” is sponsored by 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PG-13) draws on real-life events that AFSCME Local 3800, AFSCME Council 5, took place in 1920 in the southern West AFSCME Council 5 Next Wave, AFSCME Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 Union Hall Virginia community of Matewan. Locals 34, 552, 607, 1164 and 2822, IBEW 1404 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis The Stone Mountain Coal Company Local 292, Teamsters Local 638, UNITE For more information, see story page 3 or contact deployed private detectives to thwart a HERE Local 17, East Side Freedom Library union organizing drive and divide the and Minneapolis Labor Review. Working Partnerships: 612-379-8130 ext. 112 workers by bringing in African American www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 3 Primary Election Day More Events is Tuesday, Aug. 9 September 19: Working Partnerships golf tourney to benefi t union members in need MINNEAPOLIS —Register by Thurs- Working Partnerships also educates VOTE! day, September 8 for the fourth annual golf union members about public policy is- tournament fundraiser benefi ting Working sues and community resources and pro- Support union-friendly candidates! Partnerships. The golf tournament is set motes volunteerism. for Monday, September 19 at Hillcrest The $145 per person entry fee in- MAPE stands up for families and fights Golf Club, 2200 Larpenteur Ave. E., Saint cludes 18 holes of golf, cart, light break- Paul. Shotgun start will be at 9:00 a.m. fast and catered lunch, sleeve of golf for better workplace conditions. Working Partnerships is a 501(c)3 balls, goody bag, practice range, and We work hard for all Minnesotans. nonprofi t organization created by the door prizes. Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Entry forms may be downloaded at to help union members and their families www.minneapolisunions.org. during seasonal unemployment, layoffs, Working Partnerships also is seeking lockouts, and other emergencies. The additional sponsors for the event. program helps union members avoid a For more information, call Ashley utility shut-off, eviction, or foreclosure Novak at 612-379-8130 ext. 112 or and provides temporary food assistance. e-mail [email protected]. Minneapolis August 30: Painters’ annual PATCH golf event Labor Review will raise funds for children’s programs HAM LAKE — Registration is due charities addressing issues including lit- Archive by Tuesday, August 16 for the annual eracy, education and childhood illnesses. golf fundraiser benefi ting the Painters The August 30 four-person best ball 109 years of labor and Allied Trades Children’s Hope Foun- golf event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a dation (PATCH). shotgun start. The registration fee is $135 history at the click of a This year’s event will be Tuesday, Au- per golfer and includes a sleeve of golf mouse button! gust 30 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 balls, practice range, 18 holes of golf, Bunker Lake Blvd. in Ham Lake. cart, breakfast at 7:30 a.m., buffet lunch • Web-based • Searchable • Founded in 2001 by the International following golf, and two drink tickets. Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Hole sponsorships and corporate • Free Access• PATCH has donated more than $1 mil- sponsorships are available. lion nationwide to support medical cen- For more information, contact Gary New interface! ters, shelters, schools, learning programs Meyers at 612-417-0862 or gmeyers@ Speedier searches! and sports leagues. IUPAT82.org. Money raised locally goes back into Make checks payable to PATCH and the community. IUPAT District Council mail by August 16 to IUPAT, 3205 Coun- www.minneapolisunions.org 82 has donated $163,000 to support local try Dr., Little Canada, MN 55117. September 7: Building Trades host annual SAVE THE DATE! Dollars Against Diabetes golf fundraiser FOURTH ANNUAL HAM LAKE — Wednesday, Septem- Klesmit, 2016 DAD’s Day committee ber 7 is the date for the 21st annual “Dol- chair. “We cannot thank you enough for WORKING PARTNERSHIPS lars Against Diabetes” (DAD’s Day) your continued support of this great fundraiser hosted by the Minneapolis event!” GOLF TOURNAMENT Building and Construction Trades Coun- Registration is available online at cil. The “best ball golf scramble” event mplsbctc.org. The registration fee is $125 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 begins with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. per golfer, $500 per foursome, or $100 HILLCREST GOLF COURSE sharp at a new location, Majestic Oaks for dinner and drinks only. Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd. in Golfers’ registration includes conti- A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT Ham Lake. nental breakfast, 18 holes of golf (includ- Registration and fees are due by Mon- ing cart), award banquet, steak dinner WORKING PARTNERSHIPS, day, August 29. and two drinks from beverage cart or bar. a 501(c)3 nonprofi t serving members of the Proceeds will be split between the Di- Sponsorships supporting the event Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation abetes Research Institute Foundation (as range from $400 to $6,000. Working Partnerships helps union members and their families during part of the Building Trades’ national Donations of prizes for the event’s seasonal unemployment, layoffs, lockouts, and other emergencies. campaign) and the University of Minne- raffl e also are being accepted. sota’s Schulze Diabetes Institute/Univer- Send prizes or registration fees to For information, contact Ashley Novak at (612) 379-8130 ext. 112 sity of Minnesota Foundation. Minneapolis Building and Construction “Last year, we raised almost $28,000 Trades Council, 312 Central Ave., Suite to combat this deadly disease,” said Paul 556, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Page 4 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org Teachers educate – through words and action Philando Castile, Educators march from AFT’s shot by police, convention for Philando was union member Castile, call for racial justice ST. PAUL —The Minnesota By Barb Kucera, editor, AFL-CIO, Teamsters Local 320 www.workdayminnesota.org and Education Minnesota issued MINNEAPOLIS —Trust educators to statements mourning the shooting clarify the complex issues of institution- death of union member Philando alized racism and economic justice. Castile, who was killed July 6 by That’s just what happened July 19 in police after his car was stopped in downtown Minneapolis — through both Falcon Heights. words and action. Castile was a member of Team- Joined by parents, other union mem- sters Local 320 since 2002 and bers and community activists, Minneap- worked as a nutrition services su- olis and St. Paul teachers led hundreds of pervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori delegates to the American Federation of Organized by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and St. Paul Federation of Magnet School in St. Paul. Teachers national convention in a march Teachers, hundreds of marchers called for racial justice, including AFT national con- “The 11,000 members of Team- through rush hour traffic to demand ra- vention delegates, members of the People of Color Union Members, and local com- sters Local 320 are saddened and cial and economic justice. munity activists from MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (NOC) and Black grieving the loss of Teamster broth- Twenty-one people, including 18 edu- Lives Matter. For more photos and video, visit facebook.com/minneapolisunions. er Philando Castile,” Local 320 cators, were arrested in a civil disobedi- said in a statement. “This is a trage- ence action outside the offices of U.S. which profits from that harm.” U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo both have dy on every level and all Teamsters Bank. At the same time, they spoke out To drive home that point, marchers provided significant financing to private are encouraged to keep the Castile about the connections between corporate walked from the Minneapolis Conven- prisons, including the largest for-profit family in our thoughts and prayers.” power and community safety. tion Center, site of the AFT convention, prison operator in the country, Correc- Teamsters Local 320 secre- Demonstrators chanted, “we want to U.S. Bank, where they called on banks tions Corporation of America. Both tary-treasurer and principal officer justice, we want peace, from the schools to stop profiting from state-sanctioned banks have engaged in predatory payday Brian Aldes said, “Teamsters Local to the streets!” violence and invest in community-driven lending and were major players in the 320 lost a union brother and my They carried signs reading “Teachers- solutions. mortgage crisis. deepest condolences are with his 4blacklives” and “Justice for Philando,” “It is time to demand that financial in- The deaths of Castile and many other family in their time of grief.” referring to Philando Castile, an Afri- stitutions like U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo African-Americans at the hands of law Teamsters Local 320 president can-American school cafeteria supervi- stop profiting off the lives of people of enforcement are terrible, said Michael Sami Gabriel said, “I have known sor shot and killed by police July 6 after color,” said Michelle Wiese, president of Brunson, recording secretary of the Chi- Philando ‘Phil’ Castile since he his car was stopped in Falcon Heights. the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. cago Teachers Union, but “the highest joined the Teamsters back in 2002 “Today we march to remember Phi- “Aggressive policing practices have and the most sophisticated form of vio- and he was an amazing person who lando Castile, our student, our co-work- led to lawsuits from victims and their lence is the impoverishment of a commu- did his job at St. Paul Public er, our union brother,” said Kimberly families. When cities cannot afford to nity.” Schools because he loved the chil- Colbert, secretary of the Saint Paul Fed- pay these lawsuits, it is the banks that Educators cannot stand by as schools dren he served. He will be deeply eration of Teachers. “Mr. Phil, as the stu- cover the bonds used to pay victims. — and entire communities — are under- missed by his colleagues and his dents of J. J. Hill elementary called him, Wealthy individuals and corporations be- mined, the marchers said. community.” was gunned down and murdered on a come investors — investors who make a “This moment, when the voices of ed- The union also said that, while it routine traffic stop. The killing must stop. profit. Cities pay large fees to the banks ucators and clergy, and the voices of represents law enforcement person- But it won’t stop until we get to the root that issue the bonds. This process steals black people across the country, are de- nel in some jurisdictions in Minne- cause of these deaths, a racist system, money that belongs to our schools and manding change,” said Wiese. “Now, STATEMENTS page 6 which not only harms and kills, but our communities.” TEACHERS page 6 Commission: To encourage worker organizing as solution to racial and economic injustice continued from page 2 Commission, of which at least one-half will be people of color. The Commission n Help facilitate more members of also will include a diverse membership color into leadership positions; including immigrants, women, young n Advise the MRLF and its affiliated people, union leaders, rank and file mem- unions on local policy issues, internal orga- bers and public and private sector union nizing, external organizing, community members. partnerships and workforce development. The Commission will report to the “The plan has a lot to do with who we MRLF executive board and delegate are as union members,” said JoAnn body. Campbell Sudduth, Education Minnesota The July 13 MRLF delegate meeting retiree. “It affects every single one of us.” came exactly one week after the police Mary Turner, president of the Minne- shooting of union member Philando Cas- sota Nurses Association, explained how tile, which gave the Labor Commission the Commission will take shape. The proposal added urgency. Commission will be co-chaired by “We have a role to play in the re- Union members advocating for the creation of the MRLF’s Labor Commission on MRLF president Chelsie Glaubitz Gabi- sponse,” said MRLF president Glaubitz Racial and Economic Justice (left to right): JoAnn Campbell-Sudduth, Education ou and an appointee of POCUM. They Gabiou, “to make sure our power is be- Minnesota retiree; Cathy Jones, NALC Branch 9 member; Mary Turner, president, will name 12-16 union members to the ing used for racial justice.” Minnesota Nurses Association; Marie Dino, AFSCME Local 3800 member. www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 5 Democratic presi- Statements: Unions mourn Philando Castile dential candidate continued from page 5 “Minnesota’s labor movement re- Hillary Clinton ad- mains committed to helping address the dressed the Ameri- sota, it did not represent the officer in- racial inequalities, in both the economic can Federation of volved in the shooting. and criminal justice systems, that contin- Teachers’ national Minnesota AFL-CIO ue to persist in our state and nation.” convention in Min- Minnesota AFL-CIO president Bill Education Minnesota neapolis July 18: McCarthy issued the following state- Education Minnesota president De- “If we are serious ment: nise Specht released the following state- about supporting “Words cannot even begin to describe ment: educators, we need what Philando Castile’s family and “There was more to Philando Castile to support unions,” friends must be going through right now. than the wounded man in the video. He Clinton said. Minnesota’s labor movement grieves for was a hard-working educator who played Labor Review photo the loss of yet another young Afri- his part in preparing Minnesota children can-American man. for successful lives. He was a friend to “While our thoughts and prayers are his school colleagues, a companion to his President: Unions are with her with Philando’s family and friends, we girlfriend and a mentor to his students. continued from page 1 how he operates. Salespeople were told know that thoughts and prayers aren’t Those kids need us now. The pain and to exploit people’s fears, like pushing a enough. shock of Phil’s senseless death comes tion president Lily Eskelsen-Garcia, a single parent who may need money for “We need to begin by giving state and during the summer, when the emotional pre-K teacher from one of the reddest food into useless, high-cost seminars. In- federal authorities time to do their jobs, support and counseling offered in schools states in the U.S., Utah, contrasted Clin- stead of an education, students lost thou- conduct impartial investigations, and let is often out of reach. So it falls to us — ton’s education commitments with sands and got nothing in return. due process take its course. the adults — to be there for the children. Trump’s racist rhetoric and exclusionary “That’s Trump in a nutshell: Manipu- “However, we must acknowledge that As heartbreaking as this death is for us, it demands. lating people’s fears to enrich himself. a double standard exists for Afri- will be worse for the kids who just lost “Hillary Clinton believes families He is completely unqualified for the Oval can-American men when interacting their lunchroom friend, Philando Castile. should be together. She believes in our Office. Thankfully, we have a different with law enforcement. Whether the bias “Castile was a member of Teamsters DREAMers,” the children of undocu- choice, and it’s a great one: Hillary Clin- is intentional or not, too many Afri- Local 320. Though he was not a member mented people brought to the U.S. at ear- ton,” Weingarten declared. can-American men find themselves on of Education Minnesota, his commit- ly ages and remaining under an Obama “Hillary’s worked her entire life to the receiving end of deadly force. ment to students was as strong as any administration executive order, Eskel- level the playing field for working fami- “There are no quick and easy solu- teacher, college instructor or education sen-Garcia said. “And she believes edu- lies. That starts with public education, tions to this all too familiar incident. support professional represented by our cators should be focused on education from pre-K through college. She has a These are complex problems that will re- union.” — not deportation. plan for universal early childhood educa- quire tough conversations and decisions. —WorkdayMinnesota.org “Donald Trump sees things… differ- tion. She’ll reset education policy to fo- ently,” she added. “Donald Trump sees cus on skills like creativity and critical immigrants as criminals, drug dealers, thinking, not more testing. And she’ll Teachers: Police condemn July 19 march rapists. He’d round up families and de- make public universities free for working continued from page 5 Federation president Dave Titus issued a port them. He’d build a wall. We’re bet- families — a stark contrast with Trump’s statement condemning the teachers’ in- ter than that. Our kids deserve better than for-profit scam.” more than ever, we must speak out — volvement in the march. The statement that. Building Trades president McGarvey and clearly— about ending systems of read, in part: “we were appalled to learn “Hillary Clinton doesn’t want to di- said Clinton “has the boldest infrastruc- oppression.” that members of the American Teachers vide people with walls of hate. She wants ture plan we’ve seen in generations” to Organizers of the march reported that Federation, Minneapolis and St. Paul Fed- to build bridges to a better future for all. repair roads and bridges, modernize the all 21 individuals arrested during the eration of Teachers choose to protest That’s why America’s educators are with electric grid, build airports and make march were ticketed and released. against their union brothers and sisters, her.” broadband universal. “And she’ll do it all Those arrested included Minneapolis men and women who put the safety of American Federation of Teachers while creating good, fair-paying jobs Federation of Teachers president Wiese others before their own each and every president Randi Weingarten sounded a with standards that support real appren- as well as officers of the Saint Paul Fed- day, many who help keep students and similar — but more-caustic — an- ticeship programs, which the building eration of Teachers. teachers safe in classrooms… Over the ti-Trump theme, blasting his frauds, trades pioneered, to ensure workers get The day following the march, Police past few years, far too many people have business practices and bankruptcies. Her the skills they need to succeed.” Officers Federation of Minneapolis presi- been far too quick to judge police officers’ 1.6-million member union was the first to But that rebuilding won’t occur if dent Lt. Bob Kroll and Saint Paul Police actions before all the facts are known…” endorse Clinton, last July. NEA, with Trump and his running mate, Gov. Mike about double that number, was the sec- Pence, R-Ind., win, McGarvey warned. ond. “We cannot rebuild America unless we “Last week, we saw a festival of fear,” treat America’s workers with respect,” he Weingarten said of the Republican Na- explained. Yet Trump chose Pence, who tional Convention in Cleveland. “Every “has not respected workers. As governor, day was full of hate and bigotry. Why? Pence gave corporations license to pay To hide that Trump’s plans — like many construction workers less by repealing a of his businesses — are completely bank- prevailing wage law that had been in rupt. place for 80 years. That was a bad deal “Donald made millions while he for Indiana, and it would be a bad deal ripped off workers and small businesses for America.” Most congressional Re- with his unfair business practices. Re- publicans oppose prevailing wage laws. member, he ended up bankrupting his “That’s why hardhats all across Amer- companies not once, not twice, but four ica support Hillary Clinton and honorary times. And his economic ideas will make ironworker Tim Kaine,” the Virginia sen- millionaires like him richer at the ex- ator and Clinton’s running mate. “They pense of the middle class. have our backs, and we have theirs,” Mc- “Just look at Trump University to see Garvey said of the Democratic ticket. Page 6 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org Labor’s booth returns to Hunting and fishing offer outdoor escape and Game Fair special time with family for union members August 12,13, 14, 19, 20, 21 By Steve Share, Labor Review editor By Steve Share, Labor Review editor MINNEAPOLIS — Chat with union RAMSEY — The annual Game members about hunting and fishing and Fair hunting and fishing expo in Ano- you get to know them in a different way ka County is coming and, for the 12th than, say, talking workplace issues or year in a row, the Minneapolis Re- politics. A window opens into cherished gional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO family traditions, outdoors skills passed and participating unions will host an from one generation to the next, and re- informational booth. veals how a union job with good wages The 35th annual Game Fair runs and benefits helps make those special for two weekends, Friday-Sunday, experiences possible. August 12-14 and Friday-Sunday, Au- Tyler Redden, AFSCME Local 3800 gust 19-21. Armstrong Kennel Ranch Tyler Redden is only 22 years old but in Ramsey offers a beautiful outdoor the AFSCME Local 3800 member al- Photo above: Tyler Redden, AFSCME setting of woods, hills and lakeshore. ready is a proud steward of family hunt- Local 3800 member, displays his first Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Satur- ing and fishing skills. deer. day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Redden, Minneapolis, works full- New this year: Union members who time at the University of Minnesota as an Photo right: IBEW Local 292 member visit the MRLF booth are eligible for a office manager and receives a full Re- Dean Weikle and wife LeAnn Weikle, who drawing to win gift cards to Capra’s gents Scholarship to also attend the U as is an Education Minnesota member, took Outdoors, a locally-owned fishing, a full-time student. “It’s a benefit the a self-guided fishing trip in 2015 to Gla- hunting and archery store located at union fought to protect,” explained Red- cier Bay, Alaska. They’re showing off a 8565 Central Ave. NE in Blaine. den. He’s been a member of AFSCME hanging Halibut and some Coho Salmon Each year, Game Fair draws tens Local 3800 for two years and is training laying on the dock. of thousands of visitors. Stroll among to become a union steward. hundreds of exhibitors, including Born and raised in St. Paul, Redden commercial vendors selling hunting graduated from Como Park High School also the bones of the animals… to carve LeAnn, 52, is a 16-year member of and fishing equipment. Visit nonprofit and will graduate from the U of M this different things” Education Minnesota and teaches at Jef- conservation organizations providing December with a major in Biology, Soci- “That’s something I really hold dear,” fers Pond elementary school in Prior information about their issues and ac- ety and the Environment. “I became an Redden says. Lake. She spent part of her growing-up tivities. Take in a Game Fair favorite: environmental major because it’s such a Dean Weikle, IBEW Local 292, and years in Alaska — fishing, kayaking, ca- watching the hunting dog competition part of my family,” he related. LeAnn Weikle, Education Minnesota noeing, hiking ­— moving back to Min- and see which dogs make the best Redden began accompanying his dad Dean and LeAnn Weikle, Lakeville, nesota to graduate from Bloomington jump into the lake to retrieve a decoy. deer-hunting at age 11, took firearms share classic photos of a 2015 fishing trip Jefferson High. She attended Norman- Game Fair offers hands-on activi- safety training at age 13, and has been to Glacier Bay, Alaska: Yellow-eyed dale Community College and, after their ties for all ages. Kids can try rifle deer-hunting with his dad since age 16. Rock Fish, Coho Salmon, King Salmon, two daughters were older, went on to the shooting with instructors, sling shot, He has yet to bring down a buck, and a giant Halibut. University of St. Catherine to earn her archery and laser shooting. A youth however. “Last year I had a shot at a nice “We like to travel,” Dean said. “We teaching degree. agility competition, with prizes big buck — but I didn’t take it. He was love the outdoors.” (LeAnn Weikle also is the AFL-CIO awarded each day, is a new feature out of range for me.” Dean, 54, is a 32-year member of endorsed candidate running for Minne- this year. 20When16 a d Redden proo f doesfor M bringinne a homepol is a LaIBEWbor R Localevie w 292 and currently works sota House in District 58A). “This is the biggest show we’ll deer,1/8 phea usesge the(4. 7whole in. wanimal,. x 2 .drawing85 in. h.teaching) electrical technology at St. Paul “The school I teach at is dedicated to ever have, exhibit-wise,” said Game on$3 skills38.5 he8 learned from his great-grand- Technical College. He is a Minneapolis environmental sustainability,” LeAnn father Wesley Ellis. Growing up, Redden native and Roosevelt High graduate, at- said, and in the summers she runs an Fair organizer Chuck Delaney, boast- FREE color ing 300 exhibitors from 28 states. The said, “every summer I’d go up to Bemidji tended Minneapolis Community and eco-adventure and eco-science camp for exhibitors will offer many new prod- for about a month and visit him.” Technical College, then entered Local the school district. ucts, from RVs to duck hunting gear. “He would use not only the meat but 292’s apprentice program. Dean sometimes joins her to help — Labor booth seeks volunteers demonstrating turkey calls for the kids. The labor booth at Game Fair is #1 IN AMERICA’S Outdoor activities are fundamental to part of the union member outreach Dean and LeAnn Weikle’s family life. work of the North Suburban Advisory 35th GREAT OUTDOORS! “We need lots of natural spaces,” Annual Council of the Minneapolis Regional LeAnn said. “We need to protect those.” Aug. 12, 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21 “Hunting and fishing are the thing Labor Federation. Union members Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. who volunteer for a three-hour shift at you do with family and friends and the An annual sporting event for the entire family in the real people you care about,” Dean said. “It’s the booth will receive a free pass to out-of-doors situated on 80 beautiful acres of woods and water at Game Fair and free parking for the Armstrong Ranch, Anoka, MN that thing you can do with every genera- day. To volunteer, contact Frank Mis- tion. It’s that thing you can do outside kowiec at 612-408-1981 or e-mail Hundreds of Outdoor Exhibits instead of watching TV and playing vid- your • Free Seminars • Dog Clubs • Shotgun Shooting Events • Pheasants Forever • eo games.” [email protected]. Bring your Bring shotgun dog leashed • Duck & Goose Calling Contest • Upland Game Area • Special Kids Events • And, for time and money for outdoors “If you’re an outdoors person and cased • Fun Dog Events • Sportsmen’s Clubs • Waterfowlers Hill • Archery: 3-D Range • you like hunting or fishing, it’s a great interests: “Unions provide a quality of For complete details & seminar schedules visit our website at: event,” said Miskowiec. life for Americans and a value on fami- For more information about Game www.gamefair.com ly,” LeAnn said. “You get to take a vaca- Fair, visit www.gamefair.com. (763) 427-0944 tion. You get to live the American dream.” More: minneapolisunions.org. www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 7 2016 Nurses Strike: June 19-26

At Abbott, MNA members were out in full force as the week-long strike began June 19. At Abbott, an empty chair awaited Allina CEO, Dr. Penny Wheeler. The latest update No deal yet in Allina-MNA contract talks — a second strike vote ahead? Editor’s Note: Here is the latest up- ‘Allina wants workers to bear date on Allina-MNA negotiations, as the Labor Review went to press July 27. the increases in health insur- SAINT PAUL — Minnesota Nurses in contract talks with Allina Health were ance premiums. They’re still shut down from further negotiations asking for money out of the when the employer rejected the nurses’ proposals and demanded nurses pay pockets of nurses.’ more for their health insurance plans, the union reported July 22. —Angela Becchetti, R.N. Nurses represented by the Minnesota and Plus health insurance plans and Nurses Association presented their own keeping the Choice and Advantage plans. A television news reporter interviewed Dr. Ray Scallen, a retired physician who set of proposals early the morning of July They also proposed nurses not be able to worked 60 years at Abbott Northwestern and sat in a lawn-chair to show support for 22, including offering to end two of their enter contract plans after they’ve left. In striking nurses on the first day of the June 19-26 strike. contract health insurance plans. exchange, they asked for a wage increase “Nurses made a grand effort to work of 2 percent each year of the three-year 90-year-old retired physician joins with Allina on a new contract that would contract, a $1,000 bonus, training on protect nurses and help the company,” workplace safety, and a lighter load for said Angela Becchetti, Registered Nurse charge nurses. striking nurses on picket line’s first day at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Min- “The nurses came to negotiations to- By Steve Share, Labor Review editor, ‘What this is really about is neapolis. day very hopeful on reaching an agree- MINNEAPOLIS — As picketing Nurses have been bargaining with Al- ment,” Becchetti said. “They moved to- nurses marched outside Abbott North- busting the union. If they can lina Health negotiators on a new three- ward the middle, and the employer western Hospital, a retired physician who year contract since February 10. About backed away again.” supports the striking nurses sat encamped do that, they’ve got complete 4,800 nurses held a seven-day unfair la- Nurses plan to meet with Allina nego- in a lawn chair along W. 28th Street, Dr. control of the nurses.’ bor practice strike June 19-26 after Alli- tiators again on August 1. Until then, Ray Scallen of Minneapolis. na Health refused to give nurses informa- nurses will take Allina’s latest offer to the “I’m supporting these nurses 1,000 —Dr. Ray Scallen tion critical to their ability to offer 4,800 members who work in Allina hos- per cent. They’re the heart and soul of the “Nursing is tops in this hospital,” Dr. proposals on health insurance plans, pitals at Abbott, Mercy, Phillips Eye In- hospital,” said Dr. Scallen, age 90, who Scallen said, “the best in the city.” He staffing, and workplace violence. stitute, United, and Unity. had worked 60 years at Abbott North- added: “I want to keep it that way.” Nurses came to the table July 22 ask- As the final part of the process, MNA western. “Anything I can do to help them, “I’ve known most of these nurses for ing for a modest wage increase and im- members will vote to accept or reject an I will.” many years,” Dr. Scallen said. “They’re provements to workplace safety and offer from the employer and whether to Nurses walking by called out to him: wonderful, wonderful people. I don’t staffing to offset eliminating two of their authorize a second strike on Allina “Thank you, Dr. Scallen” and “nice to see want them to lose their union — that’s four health insurance plans. Health hospitals. If nurses vote by a su- you, Dr. Scallen, thank you for support- what this is all about.” “Allina told us it wasn’t enough,” per majority to authorize a strike, the ing us.” “You figure out what it’s costing this Becchetti said. “Their negotiators said MNA negotiations committee will de- “This is the third [strike] I’ve done,” corporation to bring in scab nurses, feed Allina wants workers to bear the increas- cide when to begin a strike and the dura- said Dr. Scallen, a World War II veteran. them, house them,” Dr. Scallen urged a es in health insurance premiums. They’re tion of a strike. Nurses still will need to “What this is really about is busting reporter. still asking for money out of the pockets deliver a 10-day notice prior to any work the union. If they can do that, they’ve got “We miss him. He always supported of nurses.” stoppage. complete control of the nurses,” Dr. Scal- us,” said striking nurse Vishakha Patel, Nurses proposed eliminating the 250 —WorkdayMinnesota.org len said. Andover. Page 8 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org 2016 Nurses Strike: June 19-26 Day four of strike: Nurses highlighted violence they suffer on job

Editor’s note: Each day of the strike, the Minnesota Nurses Association high- lighted a different issue facing nurses.

By Steve Share, Labor Review editor, MINNEAPOLIS — At a news con- ference on day four of a seven-day strike by members of the Minnesota Nurses As- sociation, nurses who work for Allina Health highlighted the workplace vio- lence issues they face every day — issues which they say Allina has refused to ad- dress in contract negotiations. “Not a shift goes by that we’re not ex- posed to workplace violence, whether it’s physical or verbal from both patients and families,” said Pam Eliason, Brook- lyn Center, a nurse in the intensive care Linda Lease Pam Eliason Cori Wasz unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, where she has worked 18-1/2 years. “I personally have had four major surgeries ‘We’re just asking to be able to work in a safe place. because of patient assault.” “We’re just asking to be able to work in a safe place,” Eliason said. “They They won’t even talk about that…’ won’t even talk about that…” “The emergency department, every —Pam Eliason, nurse in the intensive care unit shift we’re confronted with violence and a culture has formed where we are ex- at Abbott Northwestern Hospital pected to take it,” said Cori Wasz, Prior Lake, who has worked nine years in the emergency department at Abbott North- working but then her physician suggest- chetti, Maple Grove, a rapid response instances of workplace violence; western Hospital. ed she needed to retire. nurse at Abbott Northwestern. n Don’t remove bedside nurses from “There’s nothing set up to ensure our “I still suffer from… my symptoms,” Becchetti outlined several steps nurs- the workplace violence committee if they safety and security when we walk Lease said. es want Allina to take: miss meetings because of workplace through the door,” Wasz said. “The “This is the type of thing that happens n Create a special committee to ad- scheduling issues. things we have are our co-workers — our in all hospitals around the country,” she dress workplace violence, including bed- As the news conference concluded, nurses, our emergency medical techni- said. side nurses as committee members; delivery nurse Robin Rush issued a spe- cians — and the security officer who In the current contract negotiations, n Increase the number of hours of cial appeal to Dr. Penny Wheeler, Allina happens to be in the department.” Allina has refused to address non-eco- training for nurses that addresses work- CEO: “We know you haven’t been at the “We don’t have [a security guard] sta- nomic issues like workplace violence place violence from two hours to eight negotiation table…But please come and tioned there 24 hours a day,” Wasz said. while insisting nurses move off of MNA hours; talk to us… You can hear what we have “We have asked for that.” health insurance plans and accept what n Use instructors for the workplace to say; We can hear what you have to Linda Lease, a former intensive care the nurses say are plans which would be violence training who have special ex- say… We’re all here for the same reason. unit nurse, shared a horrific story of an much more expensive — for the nurses. pertise in this area; We want to take good care of our pa- assault that forced her to retire. “We are asking them to address work- n Implement the use of a special form tients.” “In May 2011, I sustained a traumatic place violence issues,” said Angie Bec- nurses can use to report and document brain injury when a patient kicked me in the head,” Lease said. The patient was trying to remove tubes and Lease and other hospital staff struggled to restrain Delivery nurse Robin Rush issued a special ap- Note to readers: him. “He flipped over and caught me in A reader called after the June 24, the right temple,” she said. peal to Dr. Penny Wheeler, Allina CEO: ‘We know 2016 issue of the Labor Review arrived, “After the shift was over I did report upset that that issue contained no cover- to the emergency room,” Lease related. you haven’t been at the negotiation table…But age of the nurses strike. She was told she had only a contusion We’re a monthly publication, with one and was good to go. week between our print date and publica- The next day, however, her co-work- please come and talk to us… You can hear what ers noticed clearly “there was something tion date, so the June 24 issue had gone to wrong” with her. She seemed unsure of we have to say; We can hear what you have to press June 17 — before the strike began. herself and was forgetting things. For the latest news, updates and pho- Lease went to see her own doctor and say… We’re all here for the same reason. We tos, visit the MRLF Facebook page — was diagnosed with traumatic brain inju- facebook.com/minneapolisunions — or ry and a concussion. want to take good care of our patients.’ see workdayminnesota.org. For two years, she tried to continue www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 9 Twins beat Phillies 6-5 for annual ‘Trade Night at Target Field’ Ceremonial first pitch honors the late Ed Kranz, Sr. MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins are in the cellar of the American League Cen- tral Division now, but June 22 they edged the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 the night of the annual “Trade Night at Target Field.” Some 1,500 of the fans attending that night’s game were Building Trades union mem- bers, family and friends who were attending “Trade Night at Target Ed Kranz, Sr. Field” — one of the largest turn-outs in the event’s history. Before the game, Building Trades union members and their guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner at the Minneapolis Farmers Market. At Target Field, Ed Kranz, Jr. threw Photos above: Ed Kranz, Jr., holding his out the ceremonial first pitch in remem- own son, stood at the mound before brance of his father, Ed Kranz, Sr., who throwing out the first pitch was a long-time volunteer organizer for in memory of his the annual “Trade Night” event. father. Ed Kranz, Sr., Hastings, was the ad- ministrator of the Sieben Carey “Know Your Rights” Law Firm, a “Trade Night” supporter. Ed Kranz, Sr. died unex- pectedly November 5, 2015 at age 68. He was remembered for “working tirelessly… for the betterment of union member working families.”

Photo above: Pat Estes, Marine on St. Croix, pres- ident of Plasterers Local 265 and 29-year member, attended the game with his daughter and her friends. Left to right: Faith Estes, Pat Estes, Bri- anna Wallace, Gina Easton.

Photo above: Cooks at the picnic included business agents Doug Schroeder, Otsego, 26-year member of Photo above: Laborers Local 563 retirees John Piersiak, Crys- Bricklayers Local 1 (left) and Joe Fowler, Big Lake, Photo above: Cherie and John Harvey, Minneapolis. tal, 50-year member (left), and Tom Sonday, St. Louis Park, 40- 16-year member of Laborers Local 563 (right). John is a 21-year member of Laborers Local 563. year member (right), and Sonday’s grandson, Carter. age 5. Page 10 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org negotiating environments in decades, Blaha the legislature fell behind on its com- U of M Labor Education Service names mitment to school funding and our continued from page 1 district was the subject of the largest new director, Monica Bielski Boris federal lawsuit about bullying LGBT portive,” she said. students,” she related. MINNEAPOLIS – Monica Bielski “Since the day I stepped foot in the “We responded by enacting a new, Boris has succeeded Barb Kucera as di- door of the Minneapolis Regional La- open bargaining strategy, won local rector of the University of Minnesota La- bor Federation, Julie Blaha has been a levies and moved our district to poli- bor Education Service, effective July 1. powerful voice in our work,” said cies that improved the lives of stu- Kucera, who served for six years as Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, MRLF pres- dents,” Blaha said. director, returns to working full-time as a ident. “She always is ready to take on “Instead of weakening our local, staff member and editor of the Workday whatever important discussion is be- these challenges made AHEM one of Minnesota website. fore us and does so with an enthusiasm the strongest education locals in the Bielski Boris, who has a Ph.D in in- that can’t be matched. Julie’s contribu- state,” she said. dustrial relations from Rutger’s Univer- tions to the MRLF are immeasurable. Blaha has served on Education sity, joined the LES staff in 2014, bring- She always has put the interests of her Minnesota’s statewide governing ing impressive experience as a labor students and her members at the fore- board for 13 years and in 2015 was educator at the University of Illinois and front of her work, which is why I know presented with Education Minnesota’s as a consultant to the national AFL-CIO. Monica Bielski Boris she will be a great advocate for all Human Rights Award. “I am excited and honored to have workers at the state federation.” In 2014, Blaha was inducted into been elected LES director,” she said. in exciting new directions.” “Julie has been a great mentor to the DFL Women’s Hall of Fame as a “LES has such an impressive history of The Labor Education Service, located me personally, and I know she will “Woman of Distinction.” serving the workers of Minnesota, and I in the Center for Human Resources and continue to be a mentor for other Blaha and husband Roger Landon am humbled to be a part of this work and Labor Studies at the Carlson School of young leaders throughout the move- live in Ramsey. to have the support and guidance of my Management, is the University’s primary ment in her new role,” Glaubitz Gabi- “I’ve known Julie for a number of colleagues. We all share the mission of educational outreach program serving ou added. “It’s just phenomenal that years and Minnesota’s union members educating Minnesotans about their rights working men and women in the areas of she’s been elected at the state level to will be well served by the leadership in the workplace and communicating the labor relations and labor studies. lead this movement.” and experience she brings to the state stories of workers. We are so committed LES offers non-credit classes, cus- Blaha, 46, grew up in Nowthen, federation,” said Bill McCarthy, Min- to this work, and as director I plan to bring tomized training, leadership programs Minnesota and is a 1988 graduate of nesota AFL-CIO president. “I’m look- my own passion and skills to the task of and media services. LES also produces Anoka High School and a 1992 gradu- ing forward to working side by side leading this amazing organization.” workdayminnesota.org, a labor news ate of Saint Cloud State University. with Julie to grow Minnesota’s labor Kucera lauded her successor, noting, website. Learn more at carlsonschool. Blaha started teaching for the Ano- movement, strengthen our relation- “I know she will take LES programming umn.edu/LES. ka Hennepin School District in 1999. ships with community allies, and ad- She earned a master’s degree in vocate for policies that benefit all curriculum and instruction from Saint working Minnesotans.” Minneapolis educator Brenda Johnson Mary’s University in 2007. “I was about four years old the first As president of the 2,800-member time I saw how organized labor gave Anoka Hennepin Education Minneso- power and dignity to workers,” Blaha honored at AFT’s national convention ta, she led one of the largest teachers’ related. “My father, a machinist, went MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis edu- locals in the state. on strike for fair wages and benefits. I cator Brenda Johnson was honored as an “I was president of my local during didn’t understand the issues at the “Everyday Hero” at the recent national a highly-charged, difficult period in time, but I saw the pride he took in convention of the American Federation Anoka Hennepin Education Minneso- standing up for what was right.” of Teachers here. Along with other hon- ta’s history,” she said. In running for the position of Min- orees, Johnson shared the stage with Hil- “We faced one of the most difficult nesota AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer, lary Clinton July 18 when Clinton ad- Blaha said, she learned that members dressed the convention. of the state federation’s general board Johnson has worked 25 years for the are looking for transparency and Minneapolis Public Schools, where she “want a budget that tightly aligns with is a transition specialist at Stadium View our priority of organizing and taking High School. action to advance the movement.” She is a member of Minneapolis Fed- In the 60-year history of the Min- eration of Teachers and Education Sup- Brenda Johnson nesota AFL-CIO, both of the top two port Professionals Local 59, where she leadership positions traditionally have serves on the executive board, and July Once a month like clockwork, there is been filled by leaders from Building 13 she was sworn in as a delegate to the a parent council meeting. Each family Trades unions or from AFSCME. Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation. gets a calendar. With newly-elected secretary-trea- Every Sunday, Johnson teams up with If asked, Johnson will come along surer Julie Blaha coming from Educa- a social worker to meet and greet fami- when students must appear in court. tion Minnesota, and recently-elected lies of incoming high school students at “I try to re-instill hope to kids who are president Bill McCarthy coming from Stadium View School, which is part of on their last straw,” Johnson said. “Kids the Hotel Employees and Restaurant the Minneapolis school system and often look at police and correctional Employees, the state federation has housed within the Hennepin County Ju- workers as being the enemy. I am not the Minnesota AFL-CIO photo entered a new era in its leadership. venile Detention Center. enemy. My work is to build trust.” Stu- Julie Blaha addresses the Minnesota The Minnesota AFL-CIO is the On Tuesdays, she follows up with stu- dents tell her, “Ms. Johnson, I wish you AFL-CIO general board after being state labor federation made up of more dents in the classroom. were my mom.” elected secretary-treasurer June 21. than 1,000 affiliated unions, represent- On Wednesdays, she makes phone Fervently devoted to interrupting the Minnesota AFL-CIO president Bill ing more than 300,000 working peo- calls to families who visited, asking “cradle-to-prison pipeline,” she was re- McCarthy stands behind her. ple throughout Minnesota. them, “do you have the resources you cently asked by the Minneapolis police need?” JOHNSON page 12 www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 11 Cement Masons, tribes, partner in training program Unsafe

By Michael Moore, editor, continued from page 11 Saint Paul Union Advocate NEW BRIGHTON — As the first and anyone who inhabits them or is trickle of mud oozed out of the concrete in the vicinity.” truck’s chute, 13 trainees dressed in hard- “Lumber that does not meet the hats, safety vests and tall rubber boots fire code not only puts the public at sprung into action, using shovels and risk but puts firefighters at risk as trowels to distribute the concrete evenly well,” said Parsons. across 13 rectangular slabs. Lumber that meets flame retar- The July heat was pushing 90 degrees, dant standards is important to en- and the trainees, participants in a unique sure a burning building remains pre-apprenticeship program co-spon- standing as long as possible while sored by the Cement Masons and area firefighters do their work, heex- tribal authorities, worked in silence, plained. “I worry for our members.” heads down, as their instructors barked After the Minneapolis Building orders and critiqued their work. Trades raised concerns about the “Let’s go, you’ve got to pick up the sub-standard lumber, someone at of- pace,” Local 633 apprenticeship instruc- fending jobsites recklessly re-stamped tor Moke Eaglefeathers warned three the lumber to pass it off as code-com- trainees as they leveled and smoothed pliant, McConnell reported. one of the slabs. “Those guys over there Cement Masons trainees worked on their final projects as instructor Moke Eagle- In recent weeks, city inspectors are waiting on you. You’re falling be- feathers (right), observed. More photos: facebook.com/minneapolisunions. in Golden Valley and Minneapolis hind.” have given failing grades to the Concrete, any cement mason will tell Lake Nation and the Leech Lake and In addition to the “soft skills” neces- wood used at three of the locations you, is a perishable product. The brighter Mille Lacs Ojibwe bands. sary for employment, Local 633’s curric- and have directed the contractors to the sun, the shorter the lifespan. And the At the graduation ceremony, state and ulum includes flat work, paving, curb- put the brakes on any work at these trainees, working on their final project of tribal representatives offered the pro- and-gutter technique, patching and locations involving this substan- the program, wouldn’t get more than one gram high praise. For MnDOT, it’s the decorative work — “skills that we’ll use dard lumber. The same material is shot to do the job right. “longest and most physically intense pro- for a lifetime,” according to Jasmine being used in another project in “Guys, this is the real world here. gram we have going right now,” Office Funmaker, a graduate from the Ho- Minnetonka. This is how fast it moves,” Local 633 in- of Civil Rights supervisor Maria Conley Chunk Nation. structor Dave Schutta said. “We’re not said, and it’s helping build a reserve of Picking up the craft took determina- trying to bury you, but this is just it. This “ready-to-work individuals” for highway tion and patience, said Bois Forte mem- Johnson is the real deal.” and construction projects on reservations ber Alexa Goodsky, who left her job as a Two days later, all 13 trainees — 11 across the state. housekeeper at Fortune Bay hotel and continued from page 11 men and two women — were back at the State Labor Commissioner Ken Peter- casino to enroll in the training. Local 633 training center in New Brigh- son said programs like the Cement Ma- “It started getting progressively easi- chief to serve on a task force about gangs. ton. They had traded the boots and vests sons’ are critical to making the construc- er, and what I’m supposed to do got Johnson is a single mother of two, a for more formal attire. tion trades workforce more reflective of clearer as time went on,” Goodsky said. minister in the AME church, and has be- Their friends and family members, the state’s broader demographics. Jobs in “Every time we pour, I’ve learned some- come active as a steward and member of tribal leaders and dignitaries from the the trades used to be “reserved” for white thing new and gotten better.” her union’s negotiating team. Minnesota Department of Transportation males, but “things have changed a lot,” Goodsky’s sister graduated from the Through all of this, Johnson is “the and the state Department of Labor had Peterson said. Now, apprenticeship pro- Cement Mason’s program last year and point person for all families,” her AFT gathered to watch them take one big step grams statewide are creeping up on 20 has been working in the field with JE award nominator said. She has a wonder- closer to working, as Schutta put it, in the percent women and minority participa- Dunn Construction ever since. Hers is ful working relationship with supervisors real world. tion. “And there’s still room to grow.” just one of several success stories that in- and community partners, and because of They’d made it to graduation. On reservations where families strug- dicate graduates of the program are in her skills at outreach, school employees “They went through 12 weeks of gle with unemployment, poverty, gang high demand. “pride themselves on building relation- hell,” Eaglefeathers said. “I’m pretty membership and other challenges, the “These people can go out next Mon- ships.” hard on them, and I do it on purpose. If training program offers a social benefit as day and fit right in on a jobsite, asop- So far, the pinnacle of Johnson’s work they can handle me, they can handle any well. posed to somebody coming in off the has been developing a national model for supervisor or foreman out there.” “You guys are going to be working in street and filling out an application with engaging the parents of incarcerated stu- A member of the Cheyenne Tribe our communities, and you’re going to no experience,” Schutta said. dents. from Montana, Eaglefeathers calls Local stabilize your families, stabilize your Several trainees even decide to con- Johnson has run a Freedom School at 633’s pre-apprenticeship program “his communities,” Bois Forte representative tinue their training as union apprentices. the facility for the past three years, in baby.” He began reaching out to tribal Ray Toutloff told graduates. “You’re all “We show them the basics here,” Ea- which parents and the community are in- authorities in Minnesota and Wisconsin role models.” glefeathers said. “We show them the nec- vited for a night of celebrating students’ six years ago after growing “tired of Indeed, not everyone who started Lo- essary work ethic. If they don’t want to academic progress. The next day, school hearing about how there were no skilled cal 633’s training program in late April be a concrete finisher, we’re fine with and elected officials visit. workers on the reservations,” he said. made it to graduation 12 weeks later. that. We’ll open the door for them to go “People as far away as Australia have Since then, Local 633 has graduated Schutta and Eaglefeathers say they run into another trade so they can have a come,” her AFT nominator wrote, “to see four classes of pre-apprentices, thanks to the program like a jobsite, with strict good life and provide for their families. how Brenda has engaged parents and funding support from the Tribal Employ- rules about attendance and no tolerance “Union life has that pension, that se- supported students in and out of the sys- ment Rights Office (TERO) and public for tardiness. curity, that pride,” Eaglefeathers said. tem.” agencies, currently MnDOT. “When we do tool-recognition train- “Like any Native American out there, I Besides love, the things students in a The most recent graduates included ing, the first tool we bring out on the ta- have pride, and I also have union pride. juvenile facility may need most of all are members of the Bois Forte Band of Chip- ble is an alarm clock,” Schutta said. “The We show them that. We show them that structure and consistency. Brenda John- pewa, the Ho-Chunk Nation, the Red second is a backup battery.” going union is the best way to work.” son provides all those and more. Page 12 • Minneapolis Labor Review • July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org Local Union News Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005: Bakers Local 22: will be served. Last names A–I are asked to members’ work. Family picnic planned August 14 Bimbo Bakeries contract settled bring chips, dips or munchies; Last names Local 292 members have organized The annual summer picnic for mem- In late June, workers at Bimbo Bakeries J–Q are asked to bring a dessert, cookies or several days of bannering and leafleting bers of Amalgamated Transit Union Lo- in Roseville ratified a new five-year contract bars; Last names R–Z are asked to bring a outside Fox 9’s Eden Prairie offices, ac- cal 1005 and their families will be Sun- providing annual wage increases and other salad, fruit or veggies. companied by a giant inflatable rat. day, August 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at gains. The 75-80 workers there are members Activities and amenities include a swim- MN Newspaper Guild: Battle Creek Regional Park, 2300 Upper of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers ming beach, sand volleyball, games, soft- SEIU Local 26 staff ratify first contract Afton Road E., Maplewood. and Grain Millers Local 22. ball, a fishing pier and playground. Program staff who work on behalf of the Hamburgers, turkey burgers, veggie The employer agreed to substantial Door-prizes will be awarded. members of SEIU Local 26 merged their in- burgers, hot-dogs, baked beans, chips, increased contributions to the Minnesota IBEW Local 292: dependent staff union into the Minnesota water and juice will be provided. Bring a Baker’s Union Pension Fund, the union August 20 is date for summer picnic Newspaper and Communications Guild last dish to share. reported. IBEW Local 292’s annual summer year. In May of this year, the SEIU Local 26 Family activities will include a magic Hourly wage increases were negotiat- picnic will be Saturday, August 20 at staff members’ new contract was bargained show, clowns, face painters, caricature ed as part of a regional BCTGM agree- Wabun Picnic Area, 4655 46th Ave. S. in and ratified by the members. artists, games and inflatable jumpers. ment and include 40 cents per hour in the Minneapolis. This family event runs “We are excited to welcome these ten Door-prizes will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. first year, 45 cents for year two, 40 cents from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. progressive champions to our Local,” said To volunteer for an hour at the event, for year three, 35 cents for year four and IBEW Local 292: Candace Lund, the Guild’s executive offi- contact Dorothy Maki at 612-379-2914 45 cents for year five. Difficult negotiations at Fox Channel 9 cer. “We congratulate them on their first or [email protected]. After a small initial increase of $5 per Members of IBEW Local 292 who Guild contract, and on the wins they have AFSCME Council 5: month for individuals, health premiums will work at Fox Channel 9 (KMSP-TV) are helped achieve this year for the members of Family picnic planned August 20 remain flat for the next four years while in difficult contract negotiations. SEIU Local 26 in janitorial and security pro- AFSCME Council 5’s annual family family coverage saw modest increases. “They’ve been making proposals that fessions.” picnic is set for Sunday, August 21 from “For them to get a contract like that in would eliminate our jobs,” reported Pete The SEIU Local 26 staff had formed an 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Battle Creek Regional this environment for the next five years is Lindahl, Local 292 president. independent union several years ago. “They Park, 2300 Upper Afton Road E., Maple- outstanding,” said Bruce Peglow, Local The 45 IBEW Local 292 members at decided to merge with us to be part of a larg- wood. 22 president. Fox Channel 9 are photographers, engi- er organization, and this is the first contract This annual rank-and-file picnic relies Union members agreed to some neers, technicians. “When you watch TV, since they joined TNG-CWA,” Lund said. on contributions from AFSCME locals changes sought by the employer, includ- you see their work,” said Lindahl. “It was a smooth and mutually respectful and volunteers. Organizers are seeking: ing automatic payroll deposits and the The current agreement expired De- negotiations process. It is a four-year con- n Cash donations to buy meat to grill, end of upfront payment of vacation pay cember 31, 2015. tract, with the wage increases similar to the to purchase discounted water park tickets at the start of a vacation, which instead “Fox sends people in from New York gains made for SEIU Local 26 members in and rent the pavilion; will be paid weekly. to do the negotiating,” Lindahl said. “The recent contract negotiations: 3.5 percent; 3.3 n Potluck food contributions; Boilermakers Local 647: local management has little to say about percent, 2.5 percent and 2.5 percent.” n Volunteers to staff the picnic. Summer picnic coming August 6 the negotiations.” Twin Cities Musicians Union: Locals and individuals can make The summer picnic for members of Boil- “The station has been making unrea- Nominations for officers coming at checks payable to AFSCME Family Pic- ermakers Local 647 and their families will sonable proposals to potentially elimi- September 6 meeting nic, c/o Duane R. Gatzke, 1025 E. Rose be Saturday, August 6 beginning at 11:00 nate the bargaining unit,” Lindahl said. Twin Cities Musicians Union Local 30- Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55102. a.m. at Elk River’s Orono Park, 18559 Gary Company negotiators want the local sta- 73 has announced that nominations for To learn more, contact Gatzke at 651- Street. tion to be able to use non-bargaining unit union offices will be accepted at the gen- 472-2787 or [email protected]. Hamburgers, hot-dogs and beverages workers to perform bargaining unit LOCAL UNION NEWS page 14 Retiree Meetings Main Event Signs Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council: CWA Local 7200 Retirees: members welcome. Locally Owned Next meeting in September Next meeting in September Plumbers Local 15 Retirees: Regular meetings of the Minneapolis Re- The Retired Members Club of Communi- Meet the third Tuesday of each month Union Sign Shop gional Retiree Council, AFL-CIO will resume cations Workers of America Local 7200 will All retired Plumbers Local 15 members in September. be taking a summer break: no meetings are invited to attend retiree meetings, continu- Special events will be happening through- planned for June, July, August. For more in- ing the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. out the summer. formation, call the CWA Local 7200 hall at at Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling Center, Banners For more information about the Council, 612-722-7200. 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis (corner of contact Graeme Allen, community and politi- IBEW Local 292 Retirees: Marshall and 8th Ave.). Parade Banners cal organizer for the Minneapolis Regional ‘Senior Sparkies’ meet August 9 For more information, contact the Plumbers Labor Federation, at 612-321-5672 or e-mail The IBEW Local 292 retirees — “Senior Local 15 office at 612-333-8601. Magnetics [email protected]. Sparkies” — will meet Tuesday, August 9 at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Retirees: ATU Local 1005 Retirees: United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, Min- No meeting until September Meet North, South, and St. Paul neapolis, in the Guy Alexander Conference The Sheet Metal Workers Local 10’s 612.627.9251 Here is the schedule for the Amalgamated Room (second floor). Refreshments will be at “Rusty Tinners” retirees club will not meet in Main-Event-Signs.com Transit Union Local 1005 retiree meetings: 12:00 noon. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. June, July or August. Meetings will resume in Minneapolis North: Second Tuesday of SUMMER BUSINESS MEETINGS — We September. each month, 8:30 a.m., Coon Rapids Ameri- now are having regular business meetings U of M Facilities Management can Legion, 11640 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW, throughout the year. This means that we will be- and Maintenance Retirees: Minneapolis Regional Coon Rapids (intersection of Northdale Blvd. having a meeting in August for the first time. Meet last Tuesday of month and Crooked Lake Blvd. near the Coon Rap- Any questions, contact the IBEW Local 292 Retirees from the University of Minnesota Labor Federation ids water tower). office at 612-379-1292. Maintenance Department meet the last Tues- Minneapolis South: First Wednesday of Pipefitters Local 539 Retirees: day of each month at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast ‘Like’ us on facebook for: each month, 8:00 a.m., VFW Post 5555, 6715 ‘Fazed Out Fitters’ meet third Wednesday at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. • News Updates • Action Alerts • Lake Shore Drive, Richfield. Pipefitters Local 539 retirees — the If your union local’s retirees group wishes to St. Paul: Second Wednesday of each “Fazed Out Fitters” — meet the third Wednes- list your meeting notices here, please contact the • Links • Photos of Union Events • month, 12 noon, Mattie’s, 365 N. Concord day of each month at 11:00 a.m. at Elsie’s, Labor Review at 612-379-4725 or e-mail labor- www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions St., South St. Paul. 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. New [email protected]. www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 13 More Local Union News continued from page 13 tens of millions of dollars from the state with the pitch it will help bring ‘good jobs’ eral membership meeting Tuesday, Sep- to Rochester, but now they are talking tember 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the about moving hundreds of good jobs to a union office in Minneapolis at 708 North less-stable sub-contractor to help increase 1st Street (lower level conference room). their profits,” said Gulley. “Workers in Nominations will be accepted for: these jobs provide essential services to pa- n President, ex-officio delegate to the tients at Mayo, helping to make Mayo a American Federation of Musicians Con- world-renowned hospital. We are outraged vention, Mid-States Conference, and they are even talking about such a contro- Minnesota AFL-CIO Convention; versial plan, and will be fighting it at every n Vice President, ex-officio delegate step to ensure that Mayo patients have the to AFM Convention; best care, the hospital system is recruiting n Three board of directors members; and rewarding the world’s best workforce, n Alternate Delegate, 2016 Mid-State and the city of Rochester is a safe and Conference. Flanked by members of Building Trades unions, Chris Parsons, Minnesota Pro- healthy place to live for everyone, not just Pipefitters Local 539: fessional Firefighters president, echoed an alarm about use of unsafe lumber. the executives of Mayo.” Fall golf event planned September 11 UFCW Local 653: The 23rd annual Pipefitters Fall Clas- Building Trades, fire fighters, raise alarm about use Union urges opposition to proposed sic takes place Sunday, September 11 Hy-Vee grocery in Robbinsdale at Green Haven Golf Course in Anoka. of unsafe lumber at four residential developments United Food and Commercial Workers Shotgun start will be at 8:00 a.m. This MINNEAPOLIS — Out-of-state contractors are using unsafe lumber at four Local 653 has sent a letter to members who will be a Flighted Tournament: Teams large multi-family residential developments now under construction in Minne- live in Robbinsdale, asking them to raise score against teams of similar ability. apolis, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. That was the concern their voices with city officials to urge the The registration fee is $80 per person raised at a July 25 news conference outside Fire Station 22 in Minneapolis by city reject a proposed Hy-Vee grocery store. and includes: 18 holes of golf, motorized Dan McConnell, business manager of the Minneapolis Building and Construc- Hy-Vee is a non-union grocery chain cart, prizes and lunch. tion Trades Council and Chris Parsons, president of the Minnesota Professional based in Des Moines. Contact Larry Stull at 612-720-2940 Firefighters. One of the projects, at 3118 W. Lake St., is going up across the The proposed big-box grocery store for any questions about the tournament. street from Station 22, built by Big-D Construction of Salt Lake City. would be built at the site of a former Rain- Make checks payable to “Pipefitters “The lumber being used… violates code requirements with potentially dead- bow Foods store at Highway 81 and 36th Tournament” and send to: 125 1st Ave ly consequences in the event of fire,” McConnell said. “The framing for these Ave. No. NW, PO Box 104, Osseo, MN 55369. projects… is being done with lower-cost lumber that is not properly treated to As reported in the Star Tribune, the pro- The union office will not be accepting retard flames. This profit-padding tactic creates a risk that threatens the projects posed Hy-Vee store also is drawing concern money or forms for the tournament. UNSAFE page 12 from community residents who oppose big- Plumbers Local 15: box development. The development would Summer picnic will be August 28 by SAG-AFTRA, the regional director of agent. include demolishing the historic Terrace The Plumbers Local 15 summer pic- the National Labor Relations Board, Marlin “We are excited about embarking on this movie theatre, which also has prompted nic will be Sunday, August 28 from 12 Osthus, announced June 2. new partnership with MPR management,” community opposition. noon to 4:00 p.m. at Wabun Picnic Area, The vote was 39 in favor of the union said Martin Moylan, reporter for MPR The Robbinsdale planning commission 4655 46th Ave. S. in Minneapolis. and 17 against, Osthus said. Another 18 peo- News. “We look forward to having a seat at took more than three hours of public testi- The event features lunch, door-prizes, ple voted but their right to vote was chal- the table and to starting our negotiations.” mony about the project July 21, reported and games for the kids and grandkids. lenged. Because the margin of victory for The voting unit was defined as all full- Paul Crandall, Robbinsdale resident and The prize drawing will be at 3:00 p.m. the union was larger than the number of time and regular part-time employees work- UFCW Local 653’s secretary-treasurer, who Event volunteers are needed. Contact challenged ballots, the challenged ballots ing as reporters, writers, producers, editors, also testified. “I focused my comments on the Local 15 office: 612-333-8601. were not counted, Osthus said. newscasters, project managers and other roles what it would do to local businesses,” he SAG-AFTRA: Management did not file an objection to for Minnesota Public Radio News, American said. “It’s going to have an impact on local Minnesota Public Radio the representation election within the allot- Radio Works or the Investigative Unit. businesses… We have a Cub store that’s less workers organize ted seven-day period, Osthus reported July In several cases, Minnesota Public Radio than a mile from that site.” Workers at Minnesota Public Radio re- 25, so SAG-AFTRA has been certified as contended the workers were supervisors and Despite public opposition at the July 21 cently voted in favor of union representation the MPR workers’ collective bargaining challenged their right to vote, Osthus said. hearing, the planning commission moved The question of whether they will be includ- the Hy-Vee proposal forward for consider- ed in the bargaining unit may be decided in ation by the Robbinsdale city council at its Pipefitters Local 539 collective bargaining or by pursuing action August 1 meeting. through the NLRB, he said. UFCW’s Crandall encouraged members PIPERS Dues Notices SEIU Healthcare Minnesota: of other unions who live in Robbinsdale to Congratulations, Apprentices! Dues notices have been sent out. If you have not Union protests Mayo Clinic plan contact their city council members and urge Congratulations are sent to both of our received one, please call the union office and we to outsource 700 food service jobs them to reject the Hy-Vee proposal. Apprentices that competed in the UA 4th District will send another out. With news coming out that Rochester’s “Hy-Vee will have a negative impact on Apprentice Contest in Mokena, Illinois. Andy Condolences Mayo Clinic is talking about a race-to-the- the successful union grocery stores in the Segar placed 4th in the Pipefitting contest and Condolences are sent to the families of Ronald bottom plan to move hundreds of food ser- neighboring communities as well as multi- vice jobs to a sub-contracted, out-of-state ple small businesses that give Robbinsdale Pat Garvey placed 5th in the HVAC contest. Stanger and Jack Lake, who recently passed company, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota pres- its hometown charm,” said Local 653 presi- August meeting cancelled away. ident Jamie Gulley shared the outrage felt dent Matt Utecht. The Pipefitters Local 539 monthly membership If you would like something added to the Pipers section by many. Sources: Local unions, Labor Review meeting will be cancelled in August due to the of the Labor Review, call the office at (612) 379-4711. SEIU Healthcare Minnesota represents reporting, Workday Minnesota reporting. 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SUMMER GOAL: Clean out garage so car can fit inside next winter. Unload your stuff with an ad in the Sell, Buy, Rent Department… IBEW Local Union 292 Minneapolis Electrical Workers PRO–10 Classes Primary Election Day – August 9, 2016 Local 292 is hosting Pro–10 and Core–4 classes General Election Day – November 8, 2016 at the end of August. The training will be free to Minneapolis Labor Review members. Many employers are starting to request this Summer Picnic training in manpower requests. Members can take Local 292’s annual summer picnic will be Saturday, 2016 Publication Schedule all 10 hours or, for those that already have Code of August 20 at Waubun Picnic Area, 4655 46th Ave. S. Excellence, only take the Core–4 course to complete in Minneapolis this year. This family event runs from August 26 September 30 November 18 the Pro–10 certification. Call the 292 hall to sign up 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plan to attend for great fun and Deadline: August 10 Deadline: September 14 Deadline: November 2 Labor Day Issue Holiday Shopping Guide or for more information. plenty of awesome food! Primary and General Election October 28 December 16 The Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Condolences Deadline: October 12 Deadline: November 30 Get out and make your voice heard. Following are Brother Robert Keegan; Brother James Vande Velde; General Election Issue Holiday Issue some dates to keep in mind: Brother Mark Blegen’s Mom, Fern Blegen. Last day to vote early in-person for the Primary election Next Special Issue: August 26, 2016 — Labor Day Issue! – August 8, 2016 See you at the General Membership Meeting, Discounted ad rates available Last day to vote early in-person for the General election 7:00 p.m. on the Second Tuesday – November 7, 2016 For more information, to suggest a story idea, or to advertise, Paid for by IBEW Local 292 • www.ibew292.org contact the editor at 612-379-4725 or [email protected] www.minneapolisunions.org July 29, 2016 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 15

Minnesota AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education: 2016 Endorsements President of the United States Primary Election Hillary Clinton Tuesday, August 9 General Election Tuesday, November 8 To learn your districts and polling place, contact your county auditor or county elections office or visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Pollfinder: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us Early voting is now underway for the August 9 Primary Election.

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Minnesota House Paul Thissen 61B Tim Walz Keith Ellison David Snyder Andrew Hillebregt 35A Karen Clark 62A 2nd District: 7th District: Wes Volkenant 35B Susan Allen 62B Angie Craig Collin Peterson Kevin Parker 36A Jim Davnie 63A Melissa Hortman 36B Jean Wagenius 63B 4th District: 8th District: Erin Koegel 37A Betty McCollum Rick Nolan Mike Nelson 40A Minnesota Senate Debra Hilstrom 40B Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Connie Bernardy 41A John Hoffman 36 Committee On Political Education: Mary Kunesh-Podein 41B Jerry Newton 37 2016 Endorsements Ginny Klevorn 44A Pat Davern 38 Jon Applebaum 44B Hennepin County Commissioner: Crystal Mayor: Chris Eaton 40 Lyndon Carlson 45A Debbie Goettel, District 5 ReNae Bowman Carolyn Laine 41 Mike Freiberg 45B Deb Calvert 44 Minneapolis School Board: Crystal City Council: Cheryl Youakim 46B Ann Rest 45 Kim Ellison, At Large Therese Kiser, Ward 1 Laurie Pryor 48A Steve Cwodzinski 48 Kerry Jo Felder, District 2 John Budziszewski, Ward 3 Ron Erhardt 49A Melisa Franzen 49 Bob Walser, District 4 Richfield City Council: Paul Rosenthal 49B Melissa 50 Ira Jourdain, District 6 Maria Regan Gonzalez, District 3 Linda Slocum 50A Halvorson Wiklund Brooklyn Park City Council: Joe Mullery 59A Bobby Joe Champion 59 Susan Pha, West District Raymond Dehn 59B Kari Dziedzic 60 Reva Chamblis, East District Diane Loeffler 60A Scott Dibble 61 Phyllis Kahn 60B Jeff Hayden 62 Frank Hornstein 61A Patricia Torres Ray 63

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