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1896~115 Years of Labor World ~2011~Thank You! (ISSN 0023-6667) Minnesota prepares for shutdown There is only a week left for dents to cover the difference. a shutdown is going to be an DFL Governor Mark Dayton Republicans say “no” to new extreme hardship for them...If and the Republican-controlled taxes but their policies will this was a private-sector firm Minnesota Legislature to come push up property taxes by $1 that was going to lay off 36,000 to a compromise agreement on billion to cover costs. workers, these same Repub- eight budgets or state govern- For 36,000 state employees lican legislators would be on ment will shutdown July 1. and perhaps 10,000 construc- their knees, begging them to They’re within $1.8 billion of tion workers employed on state put people back to work.” each other as they haggle over financed construction projects Chris St. Germaine is a An Injury to One is an Injury to All! a $5 billion deficit. Dayton it could mean their paychecks member of AFSCME Local WEDNESDAY VOL. 117 wants to raise revenue by tax- will stop. In solidarity Rep. 1092 employed as a direct care JUNE 22, 2011 NO. 1 ing the richest 2% of state resi- Tom Anzelc says he won’t take staff at a Duluth state group his pay if there’s a shutdown. home and a Duluth AFL-CIO Some public employees will Central Labor Body trustee. stay on the job to perform what “What do AFSCME mem- are considered necessary or bers’ want,” she says. “We emergency functions. Some Want to Work for Minnesota construction workers will and avoid a state wide shut- move on to other projects with down. We support Governor their employers as road and Dayton’s plan to tax the richest bridge projects sit idle with two percent to avoid a govern- winter staring them in the face. ment shutdown and risky cuts The I-35 Megaproject through to vital public services. We care Duluth is one of those that about the people we serve, sev- would be shutdown. eral are unable to speak so we While Republicans cam- as caregivers are their voices paigned on creating jobs all and advocate for their services. they have done is eliminate Minnesota needs to raise rev- them with potentially thou- enue now, to stop more cuts to sands more to come. vital public services that so Other GOP budgets are just many vulnerable Minnesota as bad with local government citizens’ need everyday.” aid being targeted, especially Which jobs will actually be for Duluth, St. Paul, and Min- affected by a shutdown has neapolis, three DFL strong- gone to court with Attorney holds. All LGA would disap- General Lori Swanson and pear to those cities in a couple Gov. Dayton both making their Two rallies and this noon march down 5th Avenue to the waterfront in Duluth Friday of years. In Duluth, a regional cases. Dayton is taking the were in solidarity with Valley Stream Target workers who were voting to unionize that center that supplies many serv- position that the state constitu- day. They voted 137-85 against collective bargaining. (Story on page 10) ices to state residents who live tion does not allow Minnesota outside the city, it amounts to to make as many exemptions to Walker gets his budget, but lawsuit filed 40% of the city budget. a shutdown as in the 2005 shut- MADISON– A divided the well-being of Wisconsinites “The budget takes $56 mil- For the 31,000 AFSCME down. A hearing is scheduled Wisconsin Supreme Court is the latest indication that citi- lion away from unemployed Council 5 and MAPE union for June 23 but the assigned gave Republican Gov. Scott zens do not have a voice in this workers, raises taxes on the members employed by the state judge recused herself and said Walker his expected union state,” said Wisconsin State elderly by $8 million and June has been a difficult month a retired judge should take the busting victory June 14. It AFL-CIO President Phil increases taxes $56 million on with lay-offs looming. case because courts are funded. ruled 4 to 3 that his “budget Neuenfeldt. “The only way for the working poor all while pro- “Our members make, on Dayton’s recommended repair bill” that strips most Wisconsinites to repair that viding $290 million in new tax average, $38,000 a year,” said prisons, state troopers, emer- public employees of their col- voice is to take back the Senate cuts for corporations,” said Eliot Seide, Council 5’s execu- gency highway repair and pro- lective bargaining rights could this summer, stop Walker’s Jauch. tive director. “Many of them grams for the poor, elderly and take effect. In spite of blistering unbridled assault on working On June 15 a coalition of live paycheck to paycheck, and disabled continue to operate. dissent, the court ruled Dane people and take back the state- unions, including the Wiscon- County Circuit Judge Maryann house in 2012.” sin Education Association Sumi overstepped her authority The Senate and Assembly Council (WEAC), filed a fed- WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? when she declared the law took up Walker’s budget again eral lawsuit challenging the Gov. Dayton op-ed on compromise...page 4 void. Four justices said she after the Supreme Court ruling constitutionality of Walker’s improperly inserted herself into and passed it quickly June 16 bill. The National Education Letters and opinions...page 5 the legislative process. on party line votes of 19-14 and Association worked to develop Will Durst critiques Medicare battle...page 6 “The inability of the 60-38. Senator Bob Jauch (D- the lawsuit and will assist with Will MN drop 140,000 off health insurance?...page 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court to Poplar) said the budget its litigation. The lawsuit has No new taxes TPaw wants more for the rich...page 9 separate partisan politics from amounts to a “declaration of been filed in the United States NY Target workers vote against unionizing...page 10 war on Wisconsin’s middle District Court for the Western class families with policies that District of Wisconsin. Douglas Co. AFSCME, Teamsters get contracts...page 11 will devastate public education, “NEA stands in solidarity Laborers rally for jobs in Minnesota...page 12 increase taxes on middle class with WEAC in working to National young workers summit Sept. in MPLS...page 14 families while creating hun- right the wrongs of Gov. WIS SD 10 target for recall...page 15 dreds of millions of dollars in Walker and his deep-pocketed Trade Union Directory...page 16 new tax breaks for corpora- allies,” said Dennis Van tions.” He said while Walker Roekel, president of NEA. Red Cross forces workers on strike...page 17 calls for “shared sacrifice his “Under the guise of fixing the Supreme Court tosses sex class action v. Wal-Mart...pg 18 policies show disdain for work- budget, the governor and his IBEW 31 awards John Johnson Scholarships...page 19 ing families. See Wisconsin..page 11 Davis-Bacon, PLAs protected in Congress...page 20 1896~115 Years of Labor World ~2011~Thank You! Videos have fun explaining Treat Yourself collective bargaining Collective bargaining is making headlines like never before—but many people still don’t know what it really is. So the AFL-CIO teamed up with Laughing Liberally to create three fun videos showing just how badly things can go when workers don’t have a voice at the bargaining table. “Maximum Fun Workday”? It could happen! Take a look and help spread the word by viewing and sharing the videos at CollectiveBargainingFacts.com. Help Your Body Full Circle Massage in the Labor Temple Education MN 218-428-2858 The 1st Place team in the Duluth Building & Construction www.fullcircleduluth.net Trades Council’s Golf Outing June 11 was, surprise!, the Member Discounts! Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council team with a 63. Team members from left are Ogie Paczynski, JJ Wade Smith Jacques (both Bricklayers 1), Tournament Co-Chair Dana 8 hours for work... Marciniak, Dan Olson (Laborers 1091, Tournament Chair, (218) 724-4507 and a White Belt in Golf), and Joe Himmelspach (Plumbers 8 hours for rest... & Steamfitters 11). The event raised $11,300 for the United Way of Greater Duluth and other local charities thanks to IBEWIBEW 3131 &242242 the 29 participating teams, all the sponsors, and volunteers. 8 hours for what we will! (Photo by Nancy Carlson, IBEW 31 Office Manager) Retirees’Retirees’ That was a battle cry of workers trying to LuncheonLuncheon organize about the time the Labor World Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 10 Tues., June 28 was founded in 1896. Workers still battle Retirees’ Luncheon 1:00 p.m. forced overtime. The corporate media still Tuesday, July 5, 1:00 p.m. Blackwoods ignore their plight. Little (old Lakeview Castle) (London Road) has changed in America as Clearwater Grill Members & Their money is allowed to call Guests Welcome! the shots. There’s a reason I.U.O.E. Local 70 the Labor World has Monthly Arrowhead Regional Meeting survived. We need it. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 5:00 P.M. Duluth Labor Center, Hall B Wishing many more Anniversaries! Dave Monsour, Business Manager, (651) 646-4566 Labor World Labors’ Paper ASBESTOSIS Since 1896 International Association of LUNG CANCER Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied ESOTHELIOMA Workers M TheThe nationally nationally recognized recognized attorneys attorneys at at PaulPaul & & Hanley Hanley have have beenbeen fighting fi ghting for for the the healthhealth and and safety safety of of union workers members and their and theirfamilies families since since 1985. 1985. Jon R.Jon Neumann, R.
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