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Your donation is SAINT PAUL — The stakes tax-deductible. in the 2018 election couldn’t have been higher. And, in the Send checks payable to: end, labor’s endorsed statewide Working Partnerships candidates swept the board. 312 Central Ave. Suite 542 In races for U.S. Senate, Amy Minneapolis, MN 55414 Klobuchar cruised to re-election with a margin exceeding 625,000 votes while Labor news won her special election by updated daily nearly 275,000 votes. The candidates leading the top of the DFL and labor-endorsed ticket celebrated victory November 6. Tim Walz won the race for Left to right: U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Senator , Governor-elect Tim Walz, Lieu- www.workdayminnesota.org Governor with a lead of more tenant Governor-elect . than 295,000 votes. Minneapolis Regional In other statewide races, AFL-CIO secre- est in years for a mid-term elec- tans sent a clear message… by Labor Federation… won election as tary-treasurer Julie Blaha — a tion. electing the full slate of La- Follow us on facebook! Attorney General, middle school math teacher — Minnesota AFL-CIO presi- bor-endorsed candidates to www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions won re-election as Minnesota won election as . dent Bill McCarthy commented: statewide offices, putting a Secretary of State, and former Voter turn-out was the high- “A record number of Minneso- VOTE page 8 Voters elect labor-friendly majority to MN House By Steve Share ing Minnesota from joining eight vote labor-friendly majori- state,” commented David Gil- Labor Review editor neighboring states who have as- ty in the Minnesota House. bert-Pederson, organizer for the SAINT PAUL — For the past sailed workers’ freedom to join With labor-endorsed Tim Minneapolis Regional Labor Fed- year, electing a friend in the together in unions. Walz elected Governor, and Re- eration, speaking to a gathering of Minnesota governor’s office As vote totals came in on publicans now holding only a MRLF field staff and volunteers was the primary focus for the election night, however, one win one-vote majority in the Minne- two days after the election. Labor 2018 political effort. As- after another in key swing dis- sota Senate, the 2019 legislative Make no mistake. This win suming the odds favored Repub- tricts came in for the labor- session could see real progress. didn’t happen all by itself. licans would keep control of endorsed and DFL-endorsed “Now we can stop playing de- “Everybody worked really both Minnesota House and Sen- candidates for Minnesota House fense and we can start playing of- hard,” commented Terry Nelson, ate, winning the race for Gover- of Representatives — a net gain fense and get some real things business manager for Painters nor was seen as key to prevent- of 18 seats — resulting in an done for working families in our STATE HOUSE page 10 Rally November 21 with airport workers Inside 2 Behind 2018 wins — lots of conversations The Minnesota Airport Workers Council plans a rally Wednesday, November 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Terminal 1 at the Min- 5 MRLF helps win targeted races for MN House neapolis-St. Paul airport. SEIU Local 26 and UNITE HERE Local 6 Get-Out-The-Vote photo gallery 17, working together as the Minnesota Airport Workers Council, 7 Election Night photo gallery welcome supporters to come to the November 21 rally to help 8 Wins for Labor’s local candidates, most school levies win $15 and a union for all MSP workers. See story, page 3. 12 MRLF celebrates Labor 2018 field staff, volunteers Behind 2018 wins — lots of conversations By Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President, work is just getting started. We have con- Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation tracts to bargain, roads to build, budgets Election night, Tuesday, November 6: to pass and policy campaigns to conquer. as race after race was called in favor of But, just like the election, none of our labor-endorsed candidates—up and those things will be possible without fully down the ballot — I wasn’t thinking engaging our union members and our al- about the candidates. All I lies to be active participants in kept seeing was face after their unions and in their de- face of workers flashing be- mocracy. fore me — workers talking to The election was a trial run their co-workers, workers dis- for the work we must now cussing with their families, continue. Here at the MRLF, and workers reaching out to we are committed to leading their neighbors about the campaigns that truly build our challenges and opportunities strength inside and out, not we have in our communities. just in a single electoral cam- The votes and numbers paign or policy arena. That that resulted in historic wins across our means, just like this past election, we state truly are climactic. But the election need all of you! tallies really are just a small snapshot of Before we embark on this next chapter, I Labor Review wins 11 awards in all the work and all the effort that was in- want to make sure to thank everyone who vested into the past two years. made our 2018 election wins possible. This year, we tack- Without the union ILCA’s annual labor media contest led something bigger Every conversation leaders with a vision MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis duced by local, regional and state unions as than just an election. of what’s possible, we Labor Review has won 11 awards in the an- well as regional federations and state feder- We also tackled the we led connected could have just walked nual labor media contest sponsored by the ations. very real threat to the away from the election International Labor Communications As- Founded in 1907, the Labor Review is existence of our unions workers to the value in the aftermath of the sociation. Announced November 6, the published monthly by the Minneapolis Re- — and came out even Janus Supreme Court awards recognize work produced in 2017. gional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. Steve stronger. of their union and decision. Altogether, the Minneapolis Labor Re- Share has served as the newspaper’s editor Every conversation Without the staff of view won three first place awards, one sec- for the past 15 years and is a member of the we led connected local democracy the unions who kept ond place award, five third place awards, Minnesota Newspaper Guild. workers to the value of the election machine and two honorable mentions. Three first place awards their union and local democracy. running 24 hours a day, we couldn’t have The ILCA awards recognize the Labor The three first place awards for the La- We weren’t experts on the policy is- talked to as many members as we did in Review for writing, photography, and de- bor Review include: sues or the talking points of the day; We as many places as we did. sign. n A first place writing award for a pro- were experts on our own personal stories Without the volunteers and canvassers For a special category of writing file, “David Roe, giant of Minnesota labor, and experiences. And those transforma- who put themselves out there talking to awards, the Saul Miller Awards, the Labor dies at 92,” by Steve Share, with contribu- tional conversations are what’s going to rank and file union members, we would Review won awards in each of the three tions from Michael Moore and Barb Kucera help us strengthen our unions, continue to not have moved a single voter to action. specific topic areas: collective bargaining, (published February 24, 2017). win elections, and raise standards for all All of you were an important part of organizing, and political action. n A first place visual communication workers across our region. this fight. The thanks from myself and the Another Minnesota labor organization, award for best photo essay or gallery, for Now that the election has passed and rest of the team here at the MRLF cannot AFSCME Council 5, won four awards in “A March on the Boss: Seward Co-op we are looking into the new year, our be overstated. THANK YOU! this year’s ILCA labor media contest. workers, backed by supporters, demand The ILCA labor media contest draws union,” by Steve Share (published June 23, entries from across all sectors of the labor 2017). Notice for librarians Welcome, new readers movement from local unions, district coun- n A first place writing award for best cils and international unions as well as editorial or column for “Let’s come togeth- The August 24, 2018 issue of the As a member of a union affiliated with the from regional labor federations and state er, resist efforts to divide us along racial Labor Review should have been Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, labor federations. lines,” by Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, MRLF identified as No. 4 in our 111th year AFL-CIO, you now are receiving a subscription The awards competition includes work president (published August 25, 2017). of publication. By mistake, the Au- to the monthly Minneapolis Labor Review. Sev- produced for a range of media: print, web, One second place award gust 24, 2018 issue was identified eral affiliates recently have updated theirLa - audio and video. The Labor Review won second place in as No. 5. The September 28, 2018 bor Review mailing lists. For subscriber service, In the ILCA competition, the Labor Re- the special Saul Miller Awards competition issue was correctly labeled No. 5. see page 11. view generally competed against work pro- LABOR MEDIA AWARDS page 4 Minneapolis Labor Review Minneapolis Labor Review (USPS 351120) (ISSN 02749017) Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO is published monthly for $10.00 per year in the United States by the Executive Board Since 1907 Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, 312 Central Avenue SE, Suite 542, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1097. Steve Share, Editor Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President; Louise Sundin, All other countries $5.00 additional per year. 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Page 2 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 16, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Events November 19: East Side Freedom Library to host discussion exploring ‘Labor and #MeToo’ SAINT PAUL — This past year, the have unions played in making workplac- emergence of the anti-sexual harassment es safe zones for all workers? What more “#MeToo” movement has rocked the could unions do? How have unions them- country, from the media to corporate selves been sites of sexual harassment? boardrooms, to the political arena and to How can the labor movement build a co- the workplace. operative relationship with movements A discussion on “Labor and #MeToo” for gender justice and equity? will take place Monday, November 19 at The discussion will be led by Christa 7:00 p.m. at the East Side Freedom Li- Mello, president of UNITE HERE Local brary, 1105 Greenbrier St. in St. Paul. 17, and Bobbie Miller Thomas, board The University of Minnesota Labor member of AFSCME Local 34. Education Service is co-sponsoring the Visit eastsidefreedomlibrary.org for event, which will consider: What roles more information. November 21: Rally with MSP airport workers! SAINT PAUL — SEIU Local 26 and making record profits while many work- UNITE HERE Local 17, working togeth- ers at MSP airport still make a minimum er as the Minnesota Airport Workers wage of $10.65, the Airport Workers Council, plan a rally Wednesday, No- Council noted in announcing the rally. vember 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Termi- The City of Minneapolis has passed a nal 1 at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. $15 minimum wage ordinance and the The Minnesota Airport Workers City of St. Paul is considering a similar Council welcomes supporters to come to measure. the November 21 rally to help win $15 The Minnesota AFL-CIO also is host- and a union for all MSP workers. ing the November 21 rally. Airlines and their contractors are November 21: Minnesota Wild to host first ‘Building Trades Night’ for game with Ottawa SAINT PAUL — The Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild branded hard-hat. hockey team will play the Ottawa Sena- Additional promotional offers will be tors Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 available for groups of 8 or more. p.m. at Xcel Energy Center for the Wild’s To buy individual tickets, visit wild. first-time “Building Trades Night.” com/buildingtrades. Individual ticket prices range from For questions or for groups of 8 or $64 to $124. more, contact Matt Sayre at 651-312- Ticket-buyers will be invited to partic- 3479 or [email protected] or Corey ipate in a pre-game on-ice photo and also Johnson at 651-312-3470 or cjohnson@ will be entered to win an autographed wild.com. November 25: AFSCME member reprises Fringe Need help with grocery bills? Festival show about activist Jeannette Rankin Fare for All Express offers fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and staple items. Fare for All Express packages cost $10-$30. The program MINNEAPOLIS — The remarkable American Association of University life of social justice activist Jeannette Women. A question and answer session is open to everyone and has NO income requirements. Rankin (1880-1973) comes to life in a will follow the performance. Light re- one-woman play, “Jeannette Rankin: freshments will be served. Next delivery: Champion of Persistence, ” created and Jeannette Rankin was a leader in the performed by Hennepin County librarian women’s suffrage movement, champi- Friday, December 7, 2018 and AFSCME Local 2822 member J. oned peace, social justice and labor caus- Emily Peabody. es, and in 1916 was the first woman elect- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Peabody performed a one-hour ver- ed to Congress. She was elected to the Special $30 Holiday Package Available! sion of the play as part of the 2018 Min- U.S. House from Montana in 1916 and nesota Fringe Festival but will present a again in 1940. Her activism continued Laborers Local 563 Union Hall somewhat longer performance with ex- into the 1970s. panded content Sunday, November 25 at Peabody spent 10 months researching 901 14th Ave. NE, Minneapolis 3:00 p.m. at the historic Gale Mansion, and writing the play. She has worked 31 For more information, see story page 4 or contact 2115 Stevens Ave. So. in Minneapolis. years for the Hennepin County Library Working Partnerships: 612-379-8130 ext. 112 Admission is $20 and will benefit the system. www.minneapolisunions.org November 16, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 3 Labor media awards: Labor Review wins More Events special awards for stories about collective November 26: ‘Lessons From Labor History’ bargaining, organizing, political action will be topic at East Side Freedom Library SAINT PAUL — The East Side Free- sity Trade Union School and he is com- continued from page 2 n Honorable mention for best news dom Library will present union activist pleting a BA degree at Metropolitan State story, “Workers expose extent of wage Dustin Loosbrock for a presentation, University. for a story about collective bargaining, theft across job sectors,” by Steve Share “Lessons from Labor History: What Can Peter Rachleff, co-executive director “Minneapolis teachers’ contract cam- (published May 26, 2017). We Learn From the Past to Make a Better of the East Side Freedom Library, said, paign: ‘bargaining for the common n Honorable mention for best photo Future?” “Dustin has been combining his work ex- good,’” by Steve Share (published De- essay or gallery, “AFSCME members The event will be Monday, November perience, his union experience, and his cember 22, 2017). protest Hennepin County Medical Cen- 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Side Freedom college studies to craft a vision for the Five third place awards ter layoffs,” by Steve Share (published Library, 1105 Greenbrier St. in St. Paul. future of the labor movement. Come hear The five third place awards for the March 24, 2017). Loosbrock has been a heavy equip- what he has to offer.” Labor Review include: Four ILCA awards for ment operator and a business agent for This event is free and open to the pub- n Third place for general excellence AFSCME Council 5 Operating Engineers Local 49. lic. for a print publication produced by re- Minnesota’s AFSCME Council 5 He recently explored labor history as Visit eastsidefreedomlibrary.org for gional or state labor federations (for the won four awards in the ILCA labor part of a residency at the Harvard Univer- more information. November 17, 2017 and December 22, media contest for work produced in 2017 issues). 2017, competing against local, region- December 7: ‘Fare for All’ offers discounted n Third place in the special Saul al and state unions as well as regional Miller Awards competition for a story federations and state federations. about organizing, “A March on the Boss: AFSCME Council 5’s awards include: holiday food package for $30 including a ham Seward Co-op workers, backed by sup- n A first place writing award for best MINNEAPOLIS — For only $30, you tribution date at the Laborers Local 563 porters, demand union,” by Steve Share series for “Keeping kids safe,” Lynette can purchase a discounted holiday food hall, 901 14th Ave. NE, Minneapolis (one- (published June 23, 2017). Kalsnes, editor. package in December from Fare for All for half block west of Central Ave. on 14th n Third place in the special Saul n A first place writing award for best your seasonal celebrations. The package Ave. NE). Miller Awards competition for a story analysis for “Experts say Minnesota includes: a 9-11 pound spiral cut ham, a Fare for All’s regular food packages about political action, “Londel French: should be wary of taking over CCA pris- whole chicken, Italian sausages, meat- also will be available. The program has Longtime union member,” by Steve on,” Lynette Kalsnes, editor. balls, chicken drumsticks, frozen corn, no income requirements and is open to Share (published August 25, 2017). n A second place writing award for mixed vegetables and a Dutch apple pie. everyone looking to save money. n A third place writing award for best feature story for “Workers Remem- Fare For All has 30 locations in the Working Partnerships, the AFL-CIO best feature story for “One year later, ber the I-35W Bridge Collapse, Fight for greater Twin Cities metro area where community services program, hosts the Teamsters members still not paid for Change,” Lynette Kalsnes, editor. food packages are sold once a month. Fare for All site at Laborers Local 563. wage theft,” by Steve Share (published n Honorable mention for best photo- Friday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to For more information, call 612-379- December 22, 2017). graph for “We Do Minnesota’s Work,” 1:00 p.m. will be the next Fare for All dis- 8130 ext. 112 or visit fareforall.org. n A third place visual communica- by Lynette Kalsnes. tions award for best front page or cover For more information about the Inter- December 8: Labor and social justice artist for page one of the November 17, 2017 national Labor Communications Associ- issue. ation and its work to support labor com- Two honorable mentions munications, visit ilcaonline.org. Ricardo Levins Morales offers holiday art sale The two honorable mentions for the The ILCA website also features the MINNEAPOLIS — You might be all bor movement and for social justice causes. Labor Review include: complete list of this year’s award-winners. energized by the hopeful results of the 2018 Levins Morales has won numerous awards election — and you can get further inspira- and an exhibit of his work was featured at tion for the struggles ahead from artwork the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington. by local artist Ricardo Levins Morales. The studio sale December 8 will feature Labor and social justice artist Ricardo 20 percent off union-made merchandise, Levins Morales will host his annual holiday including social justice posters and more. art sale Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 Levins Morales’ annual “Liberation a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at his new location at Calendar” for 2019 also will be available. RLM Art Studio, 3260 Minnehaha Ave. The RLM Art Studio is a union shop So., Minneapolis. with members of The Newspaper Guild/ Minneapolis-based Levins Morales has CWA Local 370. For more information, worked for decades creating art for the la- visit www.rlmartstudio.com. December 8: TakeAction Minnesota plans annual progressives’ post-election ‘People’s Celebration’ SAINT PAUL — Expect winning can- for a regular ticket or $15 for a discount- didates from the state’s 2018 elections to ed ticket. After November 16, the regular be among the speakers at TakeAction ticket price will be $75 and the discount- Minnesota’s annual post-election “Peo- ed ticket price will be $25. The deadline ple’s Celebration,” coming Saturday, De- to reserve tickets is November 29. cember 8 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at St. Paul The evening will include dinner, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd. speakers, and dancing to a live band. Reduced-price “early-bird” tickets are For more details, or to order tickets available through November 16 at $65 online, visit takeactionminnesota.org. Page 4 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 16, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org MRLF helps win targeted races for MN House of Representatives By Steve Share, Labor Review editor san Witt by 168 votes. Amir Malik ran with At the DFL GOTV center in MINNEAPOLIS — In the successful DFL and labor endorsement this year, seek- Plymouth, volunteers calling campaign to win a labor-friendly majority ing to unseat West. Malik told the Labor voters included retired in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Review — “168 votes — everybody can MAPE union member Jeanne the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federa- make a difference.” The race was even Iverson, Golden Valley (left), tion identified ten suburban House races as closer this year. West edged out Malik by who took a break for a photo the top priorities for its union member to 153 votes, according to unofficial results with Ginny Klevorn (right), union member outreach work. Come elec- posted November 6. DFL and labor-endorsed tion night, the MRLF helped to win nine of House District 44A: Ginny Klevorn candidate for House District those ten House races, plus two out of three The race this year in House District 44A 44A. “I believe Ginny will House races in a second tier of targets. in Plymouth was a rematch from 2016, support the things I believe,” Here’s a brief look at the results. with DFL and labor-endorsed Ginny Iverson said. “Her voice will House District 36A: Klevorn challenging Republican incum- be a strong one.” Klevorn With no incumbent in the race for House bent Sarah Anderson. This year, Klevorn won her race. District 36A in Champlin and Coon Rap- won, earning nearly 54 percent of the vote ids, DFL and labor-endorsed Zack Ste- and beating Anderson by 1,876 votes. lies primarily in Eden Prairie, was one of told the Labor Review her campaign phenson earned 52 percent of the vote and “Ginny Klevorn felled a giant,” House the closest House races of the year. Politi- reached 51,000 doors, made 15,000 phone defeated Republican Bill Maresh. DFL leader Representative Melissa Hort- cal newcomer Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn ran calls, and staffed 2,400 volunteer shifts. House District 37A: man commented on election night. with DFL and labor endorsement against Edelson won with just over 58 percent of Seeking re-election to a second term to House District 44B: five-term Republican incumbent Jennifer the vote. represent House District 37A —Blaine, With the DFL incumbent not seeking Loon. Kotyza-Witthuhn won 10,397 to House District 49B: Steve Elkins Coon Rapids and Spring Lake Park — DFL re-election in House District 44B, Min- 10,156 — a margin of only 241 votes. House District 49B in Bloomington, and labor-endorsed Erin Koegel prevailed netonka City Council member Patty Acomb House District 49A: Edina and Minnetonka was an open seat, against a flood of outside money opposing ran for the seat with DFL and labor en- House District 49A in Edina in recent with the DFL incumbent Paul Rosenthal her. She earned 56 percent of the vote and dorsement. She earned nearly 63 percent of years has flipped back and forth between retiring. Former Bloomington City Council defeated Republican Anthony Wilder. the vote and defeated Republican Gary the DFL and the Republicans. First-time member Steve Elkins ran for the seat with House District 37B: Amir Malik Porter. candidate Heather Edelson, running with DFL and labor endorsement. He won near- Two years ago in the race for House House District 48B: DFL and labor endorsement, took on first ly 62 percent of the vote and defeated Re- District 37B in Blaine, Republican Nolan Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn term Republican incumbent Dario Ansel- publican Matt Sikich. West defeated DFL and labor-endorsed Su- The race for House District 48B, which mo. Edelson ran a vigorous campaign. She HOUSE TARGETS page 9 Holiday Shopping Guide Tim Walz in his red and black flannel. About those red and black flannel shirts… WYOMING, MN — In the 2018 campaign, labor-endorsed candidate for Minnesota governor Tim Walz became known for his trademark red and black flannel shirt. By campaign’s end, many other candidates and volunteers followed his fashion lead. Then came a fun sight at the November 6 victory celebration: a stage full of Walz staff and volunteers, all wearing red and black flannel shirts. The Walz campaign ordered the shirts from Union House in Wyoming, Minneso- ta. “We got them in and got them sewed up with their ‘One Minnesota’ design and they were very happy with them,” said Max An- derson, owner of Union House. Anyone can order the shirts for $48.99 from Union House — without the Walz logo. Although not union-made, the shirts are made in the United States and sold un- der the Brawney label. To order online, vis- it unionlabel.com. www.minneapolisunions.org November 16, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 5 Get-Out-The-Vote

Minneapolis, Monday, November 5, 8:29 p.m. The Communications Workers of America Minneapolis, Tuesday, November 6, 9:43 a.m. DFL volunteer Kay Lewis signs in volun- Local 7200 union hall hosted the DFL Party’s “Midnight Madness” election eve rally and teers at the DFL GOTV action center in southwest Minneapolis. Lewis, Eden Prairie, is a lit drop. The event featured DFL and labor-endorsed candidates including Tina Smith, Tim former member of CWA who worked at AT&T several years ago. “My mom gets the Labor Walz, Keith Ellison, Steve Simon and Julie Blaha. Blaha (left), who won her race for State Review,” she added, noting her mom is a member of SEIU who has worked in food service Auditor, is a math teacher and former president of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota. for the Eden Prairie Schools since 1994. “The ‘L’ in DFL is for Labor,” Lewis said.

Shakopee, Tuesday, November 6, 3:33 Plymouth, Tuesday, November 6, 4:30 p.m. p.m. U of M student Kaitlyn Peterson, Min- Education Minnesota retiree Jackie Holm- neapolis, had just returned from knocking beck, Plymouth, is working the phones. She Edina, Tuesday, November 6, 2:29 p.m. SEIU Healthcare member LaDonna Meinecke, doors for , labor-endorsed and taught 31 years in the Osseo schools. “I’ve Minneapolis (left), was one of many volunteers working the phones at the Edina GOTV DFL-endorsed candidate for MN House been involved in labor campaigns since my center for labor-endorsed and DFL-endorsed candidates including Heather Edelson, District 55A. “People generally have been early 20s,” she said. “The way I was raised Minnesota House candidate in District 49A (right). “The energy is overwhelming,” pretty hopeful,” said Peterson, who grew was being honest, being hard-working, be- Meinecke said. “People are really wanting change...” up in a union family in New York. ing compassionate,” she said.

Brooklyn Park, Tuesday, November 6, 5:37 p.m. UFCW Local 663 member Alex Kunau, Minneapolis, has been on leave from his job for five weeks and spent the time working with the Labor 2018 campaign, primarly doorknocking fel- low UFCW members. Normally, he’s the deli manager and Local 663 steward at the Blaine West Cub Foods. For elec- tion day, “I got here early this morning and I’ve been mak- ing calls all day,” he said.

Coon Rapids, Tuesday, November 6, 6:48 p.m. The polls will close in little more than one hour but the DFL’s GOTV center in Coon Rapids is still buzzing. Since September, Beverly Tinney, New Brighton, member of SEIU Local 284 (right), has been on leave from her job as a para-educator at Moundsview schools to work with the Labor 2018 cam- paign. “We all need to be doing everything we can, volun- teering, to turn things in the right direction,” she said. Her daughter, Meredith Tinney (left), joined her for election day. Page 6 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 16, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Election Night SAINT PAUL — As election results came in Tuesday night, November 6, the news just got better and better for labor-endorsed candidates at the DFL Party’s celebration at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown St. Paul. At 9:11 p.m., U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the first winner projected, also announced: “It looks like the U.S. House of Representatives will soon be the people’s House of Repre- sentatives” after the TV networks projected Democrats taking control of the U.S. House. At 10:21 p.m., DFL Party chair Ken Martin introduced U.S. Senator Tina Smith, whose win also was projected. “We had a strong victory,” Smith declared. Soon after, at 10:38 p.m. Martin was back at the podium to announce: “Are you ready to make his- tory DFLers? We have never elected a DFLer to a third term as Governor… Tonight we will send a teacher to the Governor’s office!” At 10:45 p.m., Lieutenant Gover- nor-elect Peggy Flanagan introduced Tim Walz, Gover- nor-elect. Walz began, “Hello, ‘One Minnesota!’” — echoing his campaign’s main theme. DFL and labor-endorsed candidates would go on to win all of the statewide races, including Keith Ellison for Attorney Gen- DFL election night gathering, Tuesday, November 6, 10:49 p.m. The candidates leading the top of the DFL and labor- eral, Steve Simon for re-election as Secretary of State, endorsed ticket celebrate victory. Left to right: U.S. Senator Tina Smith, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Governor-elect Tim Walz, and Julie Blaha, teacher and former secretary-treasurer Lieutenant Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan. “One Minnesota means working together across lines of difference to ensure ev- of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, who was elected State Auditor. eryone has opportunity in this state,” Flanagan told the crowd. “We begin that work tomorrow.”

DFL election night gathering, Tuesday, November 6, 11:43 p.m. Fifth District Con- DFL election night gathering, Tuesday, November 6, 10:45 p.m. Governor-elect gressman Keith Ellison took the stage, with his victory projected in the race for Minneso- Tim Walz: “We know what builds the middle class. This great city and this great state ta Attorney General. “I stand before you as a man with many, many people to thank,” he and this great nation was built by organized labor!” Walz pledged to advance good said. “We wouldn’t have won this race without the men and women of organized labor.” jobs, to provide access to quality, affordable health care, and to invest in education.

Fifth District U.S. Congress- woman-elect Ilhan Omar’s election night gathering, Tues- day, November 6 Jim Leuthner, member of Carpenters Local 322 (left), celebrates with Ilahn Omar (right). Later, at the DFL Party’s celebration, Omar spoke of her vision “for an America where we fight for a politics that centers on working people.” Photo, right, courtesy of Jim Leuthner

DFL election night gathering, Wednesday, November 7, 1:05 a.m. State Representative Me- Labor Review photos lissa Hortman announces that For more photos from this event: the DFL has picked up 18 seats facebook.com/minneapolisunions in the Minnesota House, creat- ing a labor-friendly majority. www.minneapolisunions.org November 16, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 7 Voters approve most Minneapolis area school levy questions By Steve Share, Labor Review editor Centennial: MINNEAPOLIS — With only a few Both ballot questions approved exceptions, voters in the Minneapolis The Centennial School District — area approved most school levy ques- serving Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, tions on the November 6 ballot. Lexington and Lino Lakes — had two Here’s a brief look at the results of questions on the November 6 and both levy requests for the Minneapolis, Cen- questions passed. tennial, and Robbinsdale school districts. Question one, an operating levy, Minneapolis: would cost $27.74 per month for a Both ballot questions pass $225,000 home. Question one passed City of Minneapolis voters passed with 59.47 percent of the vote. both of the two school levy questions on Question two, a bonding levy, would the November 6 ballot by wide margins. cost $5.43 per month on a $225,000 The first question, which passed with home. Question two passed with 57.24 nearly 78 percent of the vote, would in- percent of the vote. crease the operating referendum. Question one needed to pass in order ballot, an operating levy. The levy passed Other school levies The second question, which would for question two to pass. with 61.52 percent of the vote. Buffalo: Defeated create a new technology levy, passed Question two will provide funding to “If voters approve the operating levy By a vote of 9,478 to 5,011, voters re- with nearly 72 percent of the vote. connect the east and west buildings at request, the estimated tax impact on the soundingly defeated a single levy ques- With both questions passing, “the es- Centennial High School. Right now, stu- average homeowner ($223,000 value tion for the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose timated median Minneapolis home value dents need to walk outside between home) would be less than $12.50 per schools. of $249,000 would see an increase of classes to go from building to building month,” according to the school district. Columbia Heights: All three pass about $11 monthly,” according to the Yes and need to cross an open street. “The “We believe it’s an absolute necessi- Voters passed all three levy questions for Mpls. Kids Campaign. safety issue for the kids is huge,” noted ty,” said Peter Eckhoff, president of the seeking support for the Columbia Heights “We have to go to the voters so we Bruce Woznak, president of the Centen- Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers. Public Schools, can take care of our students’ academic, nial Education Association. “Over the past two years alone, we’ve Dassel-Cokato: One yes, one no social, and emotional well-being in the Robbinsdale: had $17 million in cuts,” he said. If the Voters approved an operating levy for way they deserve,” commented Michelle Ballot question passes levy had failed, an estimated $10 million the Dassel-Cokato schools by a 281 vote Wiese, president of Minneapolis Federa- The Robbinsdale School District had more in cuts would have been needed margin but rejected a bonding levy, also tion of Teachers. one ballot question on the November 6 over the next three years. by a 281 vote margin.

cial media,” Minnesota AFL-CIO Vote president McCarthy said. Local elections brought wins for MRLF’s Many unions affiliated with the continued from page 1 Minnesota AFL-CIO stepped up their candidates, but also some tough losses game. working families majority in charge of “The Laborers started a new mem- By Steve Share, Labor Review editor ment. the Minnesota House, and sending ber engagement program,” reported MINNEAPOLIS — In 2018 races for In the race for the open seat to repre- five Labor-endorsed candidates to Joe Fowler, business manager of La- local elected offices, 28 of the 36 candi- sent Hennepin County District 2, MRLF Congress.” borers Local 563. The program includ- dates endorsed by the Minneapolis Re- -endorsed Irene Fernando defeated for- Labor and DFL-endorsed Ilhan ed a 4-5 hour training, including a ses- gional Labor Federation won their con- mer Minneapolis City Council member Omar made history in winning her sion on labor history. The program tests. Blong Yang by a vote of 57.46 percent to Fifth Congressional District race, be- also included 4 volunteer shifts doing The MRLF’s endorsement is the 41.92 percent. coming the first Somali-American to union member to union member out- AFL-CIO endorsement in local races. Minneapolis School Board: win a seat in Congress. reach. “They kept volunteering after- Hennepin County Attorney: Caprini and Pauly elected Labor and DFL-endorsed candi- wards,” Fowler said. “They were in- Freeman re-elected In the four-way contest for Minneap- date Angie Craig defeated first-term vested.” In one of the highest profile races, olis School Board at large, both of the Republican incumbent Jason Lewis in “We’re building pride in the union MRLF-endorsed Mike Freeman won MRLF’s endorsed candidates — Kim the Second Congressional District. again,” Fowler said. “People need to re-election as Hennepin County Attor- Caprini and Josh Pauly — won election. Labor and DFL-endorsed candi- know where they came from.” ney. He earned 53.98 percent of the vote, Other races date Dean Phillips defeated 12-term “Tim Walz is going to do an amaz- defeating challenger Mark Haase. Haase In the races for Osseo school board, at Republican incumbent Erik Paulsen in ing job,” commented Jason George, had won the DFL Party’s endorsement large however, only two of the four can- the Third Congressional District. business manager of Operating Engi- this year. didates endorsed by the MRLF won elec- In races for open seats in the First neers Local 49. “He’s going to be the Hennepin County Commissioner: tion. and Eighth Congressional Districts, voice we need for working class peo- McLaughlin defeated Kelsey Dawson Walton won election however, Labor and DFL-endorsed ple.” George added: “Our guys knew In another high profile race, however, to a four-year term, while Sizi Goyah and candidates Dan Feehan and Joe Radi- what was at stake.” longtime labor ally Peter McLaughlin Cindy Shevlin Woodcock did not make it novich lost their respective races. “Union members knew that our lost his re-election bid to serve a ninth into the top three in order to be elected. The big prize for 2018 remained very freedom to join together was on term as Hennepin County Commissioner, Jackie Mosqueda-Jones, running in a the race for Governor. the ballot this year and made sure our representing District 4. special election for a two-year term, won “Our volunteer-driven member to voices were heard loud and clear,” the Challenger Angela Conley defeated her race, defeating an incumbent. member political campaign, the larg- AFL-CIO’s McCarthy added. McLaughlin by a vote of 56.85 percent to In the race for mayor of Richfield, est and most strategic in Minnesota With plans to go hunting the week- 42.56 percent. MRLF-endorsed Maria Regan Gonzalez AFL-CIO history, reached tens of end after the election, “I’ll be shooting Over the years, McLaughlin has been — currently a city council member — ran thousands of union members at their a deer with a smile on my face,” said the key leader in the development of the unopposed for mayor and was elected. worksites, at their homes, on their Laborers Local 563’s Joe Fowler. Twin Cities region’s light rail system, Longtime Richfield teacher Mary phones, in their mailboxes, and on so- which has created construction jobs and Supple, MRLF-endorsed, won her race spurred additional economic develop- for Richfield City Council at large. Page 8 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 16, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Local Union News AFSCME Council 5: have worked hard to assess how much 59’s ESP chapter. Despite important working in regular classrooms. “It’s a With another death and continuing additional staffing each facility needs to gains for some workers — including a huge equity issue,” Laden said. “We real- assaults, AFSCME demands state hire ensure safety and security. new $15 minimum wage — “it’s a tough ly are going to push the district on that more correctional officers “We and the Department of Correc- contract,” Laden said, with only a one issue.” AFSCME Council 5 correctional offi- tions both recognize we need adequate percent pay increase in the second year. The contract settlement followed a cers demanded October 18 that Minneso- staffing for security and programming to In addition, the agreement includes no huge turnout by ESPs at the October 9 ta lawmakers provide funding to hire 327 guarantee a safer and more positive work new money for health care. “Health care Minneapolis School Board meeting, as corrections officers and 75 to 100 other environment,” said AFSCME Local 915 expenses are going up,” Laden said. well as planned “sick-outs” at six school employees to keep workers, institutions president Jeff Vars, a corrections officer at Still, the new $15 minimum wage is sites. and communities safe. Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility. an important gain. “For some of our peo- As the Labor Review went to press Two correctional officers already MFT Local 59: ple, it’s going from $13.19 per hour to November 9, the Minneapolis School have died in Minnesota’s prisons this Educational Support Professionals $15 per hour,” Laden said. “It’s a huge Board was scheduled to vote on the year and dozens more have been assault- approve contract settlement, percentage.” agreement November 13. ed by inmates. Corrections officer Joseph win $15 minimum wage The contract settlement was late in The agreement covers about 1,600 Gomm was killed by an inmate at the Members of the Educational Support coming: the agreement will cover July 1, workers. Stillwater Correctional Facility in July, Professionals chapter of Minneapolis 2017 through June 30, 2019. Members Operating Engineers Local 49: and corrections officer Joseph Parise Federation of Teachers Local 59 recently will receive retroactive pay increases go- Union praises Minnesota DNR’s died in late September shortly after help- voted to approve a two-year agreement ing back to July 1, 2017, approval of Polymet mine proposal ing to stop an inmate attack on a correc- with the Minneapolis Public Schools. In And, come January 2019, the ESPs The Minnesota Department of Natu- tions officer at Oak Park Heights Correc- a vote concluding November 2, members will be back at the bargaining table. ral Resources announced November 1 tional Facility. voted 58 percent “yes” and 42 percent A continuing goal for the next round that it had issued permits to allow Poly- AFSCME members repeatedly have “no.” of negotiations: to win pay equity for the met’s proposed NorthMet copper-nickel asked legislators to fund adequate staff- “It was a significant ‘no’ vote,” noted ESPs who work in special ed, whose pay mine to proceed. ing. Union local leaders from each prison Shaun Laden, president of MFT Local currently lags $2 per hour behind ESPs LOCAL UNION NEWS page 10 Retiree Meetings House targets If your union local’s retirees group wishes to used or new gift, wrapped, of $10.00 value. 28. continued from page 5 list your meeting notices here, please contact RSVP to Kathy Whaley at 763-560-5236 by Pipefitters Local 539 Retirees: the Labor Review at 612-379-4725 or e-mail December 3. Leave your name and number ‘Fazed Out Fitters’ meet third Wednesday House District 55A: Brad Tabke [email protected]. attending. We hope you can come and cele- Pipefitters Local 539 retirees — the “Fazed House District 55A includes Sha- brate! For more information, call the CWA Out Fitters” — meet the third Wednesday of each kopee and nearby townships. Former Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council: Local 7200 hall at 612-722-7200. month at 11:00 a.m. at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. Shakopee mayor Brad Tabke ran with Next meeting January 17 IBEW Local 292 Retirees: NE, Minneapolis. New members welcome. DFL and labor endorsement, defeat- The next meeting of the Minneapolis Re- ‘Senior Sparkies’ meet December 11 Plumbers Local 15 Retirees: ing Republican Erik Mortensen by gional Retiree Council, AFL-CIO will be Thurs- The IBEW Local 292 Retirees — “Senior Meet the third Tuesday of each month day, January 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sparkies”— will be meeting Tuesday, Decem- All retired Plumbers Local 15 members 604 votes. Mortensen had defeated the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Ave, SE, ber 11 at the United Labor Centre, 312 Central are invited to attend retiree meetings, continu- the Republican incumbent, Bob Minneapolis, Room 218. A free lunch will be Ave., Minneapolis, in the Guy Alexander Con- ing the third Tuesday of every month at 12 Loonan, in the primary. served after the meeting. ference Room (second floor). Refreshments will noon at Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling House District 56A: For more information about the Council, be at 12:00 noon. The meeting begins at 12:30 Center, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis contact Graeme Allen, community and political p.m. We will be having a guest speaker. (corner of Marshall and 8th Ave.). Note: Be- In House District 56A in Savage organizer for the Minneapolis Regional Labor Coming events: ginning in May, the meeting time has moved and Burnsville, 23-year old SEIU n Federation, at 612-321-5672 or e-mail graeme@ Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday, De- to 12 noon. For more information, contact the Healthcare Minnesota union member minneapolisunions.org. cember 1. Local 15 office at 612-333-8601. Hunter Cantrell ran with DFL and la- ATU Local 1005 Retirees: n Members-Only Christmas Party, Friday, Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Retirees: Meet North, South, and St. Paul December 7. ‘Rusty Tinners’ 33rd Annual bor endorsement and defeated two- Here is the schedule for the Amalgamated n Retirees Holiday Luncheon, Wednesday, Christmas Party December 11 term Republican incumbent Drew Transit Union Local 1005 retiree meetings: December 12. The 33rd Annual Christmas Party for the Christiansen. Cantrell won with near- Minneapolis North: Second Tuesday of For more information, contact the IBEW Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 “Rusty Tin- ly 53 percent of the vote. each month, 8:30 a.m., Coon Rapids VFW, Local 292 office at 612-379-1292. ners” retirees club will be Tuesday, December Tier two races 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. (one block south of Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Chapter 59: 11 at 12 noon at the Maplewood union hall, In the MRLF’s second tier of tar- Hanson Blvd.) Next meeting February 26 1681 E. Cope Ave. geted races: Minneapolis South: First Wednesday of Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Chapter Come have a delicious turkey dinner, win n DFL and labor-endorsed Kristin each month, 8:00 a.m., VFW Post 5555, 6715 59, is an active group that takes a special in- prizes, and visit with former co-workers and Bahner defeated two-term incumbent Lake Shore Drive, Richfield. terest in issues related to public education and friends. Notices have been sent out to all St. Paul: Second Wednesday of each educators. We meet with community and po- members. If you didn’t receive this mailing Republican Dennis Smith in House month, 12 noon, Mattie’s, 365 N. Concord litical leaders to explore and become more contact Paul Lesch. Reservations and checks District 34B in Maple Grove. St., South St. Paul. knowledgeable about healthcare, housing, re- must be sent in by Friday, November 30. n DFL and labor-endorsed Kathryn CWA Local 7200 Retirees: tirement income, health care, and other issues Make checks payable to Sheet Metal Local Eckhardt lost to Republican incumbent Brief meeting, holiday lunch December 11 that are important to retirees. Together, we #10 Retirees Club and mail to Paul Lesch, in House District 35B (An- The Retired Members Club of Communi- work to define and forge the RTC 59 agenda 9930 204th St., Court N., Forest Lake, MN dover, Coon Rapids, Ramsey). cations Workers of America Local 7200 will for the future. Mark your calendar and join us 55025. Questions? Call Paul at 651-433- n DFL and labor-endorsed Sa- meet Tuesday, December 11 for a very brief for lunch, learning and action! 3748. mantha Vang, running for House Dis- meeting at 12 noon followed by a holiday lun- The RTC will not meet in November, De- U of M Facilities Management trict 40B (Brooklyn Center and cheon. The meeting will take place at the cember or January. and Maintenance Retirees: CWA Local 7200 hall, 3521 E. Lake St., Min- The next RTC 59 meeting will be Tues- Meet last Tuesday of month Brooklyn Park) won with nearly 73 neapolis. The luncheon will include a bever- day, February 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Retirees from the University of Minnesota percent of the vote, defeating Repub- age and special dessert. Please bring a check Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, 67 Maintenance Department meet the last Tues- lican Robert Marvin. Longtime DFL made out to VEAP for $5.00 (or more if you Eighth Ave. NE, Minneapolis. Other coming day of each month at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast incumbent Debra Hilstrom did not wish) or $5.00 cash. We will have an interac- meeting dates for next year, all Tuesdays at at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. seek re-election. tive, fun gift exchange. Please bring a lightly 11:30 a.m., include: March 26, April 23, May www.minneapolisunions.org November 16, 2018 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 9 More Local Union News continued from page 9 Nomination forms can be obtained by calling Terri at 651-256-9110 at the union Jason George, business manager of office or by clicking on link at www. International Union of Operating Engi- seiu284.org. neers Local 49, released the following UFCW Local 663: statement: “This is a great day for the Part-timers can receive ancillary Iron Range and for the members of Local benefits beginning January 6 49. We are thrilled this critical project, Beginning January 6, part-time work- and the thousands of union construction ers covered by most of UFCW Local jobs that it will create, has obtained this 663’s metro grocery contracts will be el- important milestone. Thank you to the igible to receive ancillary insurance ben- 49ers who for more than 10 years have efits including dental, vision, life and ac- shown up to support this project — our cidental death and dismemberment. hard work has paid off.” The cost to workers to enroll for these “No project in the history of Minnesota benefits will be only $1 per week, with has been more thoroughly evaluated,” said employers picking up the rest of the cost. DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr. “This new benefit came about because “Based on the DNR’s review, we are confi- we listened to one another,” commented dent that the project can be built, operated, Matt Utecht, UFCW Local 663 presi- and reclaimed in compliance with Minne- UNITE HERE Local 17 pickets at Minneapolis hotel to echo dent. “Through union contract member- sota’s rigorous environmental standards, nationwide Marriott strike’s message: ‘One job is enough’ ship surveys before bargaining began, which are designed to protect human health securing affordable health benefits was and the environment,” Landwehr said. MINNEAPOLIS — With UNITE HERE members on strike at 23 Marriott hotels across the country, UNITE one of the top three economic items “This does not mean that the project will HERE Local 17 conducted an informational picket November 3 at the non-union Marriott Minneapolis City [members] told us to prioritize.” not have impacts, but it does mean that the Center hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Marriott pays its workers so poorly than many workers take on “Earlier this year, we were able to ne- project meets Minnesota’s regulatory stan- second or third jobs. In response to the strike, Marriott has sought to hire strikebreakers to replace its gotiate ancillary health benefits into dards for these permits.” workers. Sheigh Freeberg, secretary treasurer of Local 17 (which is not on strike), commented: “We are many of our metro area grocery collec- Located near the cities of Hoyt Lakes showing our support for the striking Marriott workers and letting Marriott know that recruiting strike-break- tive bargaining agreements,” Utecht said, and Babbitt, the proposed NorthMet ers is unfair!” including for part-time regular workers mine would be an open pit mine to ex- at Lunds & Byerlys, Jerry’s, and Super- tract copper, nickel and cobalt. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 7800 Nor- tions for its 2019 “Member of the Year” valu. The project still must win approval mandale Boulevard, Bloomington. award. The award is open to all SEIU Lo- Enrollment forms are now available from the Minnesota Pollution Control Members are asked to bring non-per- cal 284 members. Candidates must be to sign up for this new benefit from em- Agency for air and water quality permits, ishable food items for the food shelf. nominated by a member or one can nom- ployers’ human resources departments. from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Members also are reminded to bring a inate oneself. Candidates must provide To learn more about what this coverage for a wetlands permit, and from local camera to take a picture with Santa! an outstanding contribution to the educa- means, Local 663 members can contact permitting authorities. In addition to Santa, the party will in- tion of students as well as being involved Wilson-McShane at 952-851-5797 or toll Pipefitters Local 539: clude goodies, food and refreshments. in their union and community. free 844-468-5917 and/or go online and Children’s Christmas party The pool will be open to families, so The 2019 “Member of the Year” will visit 663benefits.com. planned December 1 bring swimsuits! be recognized at the SEIU Local 284 Sources: Labor Review reporting and Pipefiters Local 539 invites members SEIU Local 284: Leadership Assembly, Saturday, Febru- local unions. and their families to the union’s annual Nominations are open for 2019 ary 16, 2019. To submit a story idea or news item, children’s Christmas party, Saturday, De- ‘Member of the Year’ Nominations are due in the office by contact the editor at 612-379-4725 or cember 1, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the SEIU Local 284 has opened nomina- Monday, January 7, 2019. [email protected]. Pipefitters Local 539 State House Congratulations, Josiah Tiegs! continued from page 1 Congratulations for Josiah Tiegs. He took 1st place in the 2018 PHCC HVAC Apprentice Contest in and Allied Trades District Council 82, Albuquerque, New Mexico. one of many unions which helped to field volunteers for doorknocks and phone Christmas Party December 1 The Pipefitters Local 539 Annual Christmas Party will banks. “There was a lot of energy,” Nel- be December 1. Information will be sent out in the son said. “It was a big night for Labor.” mail with dues notices. “When you have candidates who are committed to us, it motivates our mem- July-December dues Please remember to pay your dues for July-December bers to get involved,” commented Adam 2018. Reinstatement letters have been sent out. Duininck, director of government affairs for the North Central States Regional If you would like something added to the Pipers section of the Labor Review, call the office at (612) 379-4711. 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