DOCSLIB.ORG

November 16, 2018 Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
November 16, 2018 Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Labor Review wins 11 awards in annual labor media contest— page 2 Minneapolis Labor Review 111th Year No. 7 November 16, 2018 www.minneapolisunions.org Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Union families Wins for all of Labor’s statewide candidates need your help Working Partnerships seeks Labor helps elect cash donations for our Emergency Food Program to one of its own, help union families in need this winter. Your check for Tim Walz, to lead $25 can buy a union grocery store gift card. state as Governor 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 Tina Smith 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 Amy Klobuchar, Governor-elect Tim Walz, Lieu- www.workdayminnesota.org Governor with a lead of more tenant Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan. than 295,000 votes. Minneapolis Regional In other statewide races, Minnesota AFL-CIO secre- est in years for a mid-term elec- tans sent a clear message… by Labor Federation… Keith Ellison won election as tary-treasurer Julie Blaha — a tion. electing the full slate of La- Follow us on facebook! Attorney General, Steve Simon middle school math teacher — Minnesota AFL-CIO presi- bor-endorsed candidates to www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions won re-election as Minnesota won election as State Auditor. 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).
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Eeann Tweeden, a Los Port for Franken and Hoped He an Injury to One Is an Injury to All! Angeles Radio Broadcaster
    (ISSN 0023-6667) Al Franken to resign from U.S. Senate Minnesota U.S. Senator Al an effective Senator. “Minne- Franken, 66, will resign amidst sotans deserve a senator who multiple allegations of sexual can focus with all her energy harassment from perhaps eight on addressing the issues they or more women, some of them face every day,” he said. anonymous. Franken never admitted to The first charge came Nov. sexual harassing women. Many 16 from Republican supporter Minnesotans stated their sup- Leeann Tweeden, a Los port for Franken and hoped he An Injury to One is an Injury to All! Angeles radio broadcaster. She would not resign. Many posts WEDNESDAY VOL. 124 said Franken forcibly kissed stated that Franken was set up DECEMBER 13, 2017 NO. 12 and groped her during a USO to be taken down. Many former tour in 2006, two years before female staffers said he always he was elected to the U.S. treated them with respect. Senate. Photos were published Among other statements in Al Franken was in Wellstone of Franken pretending to grope his lengthy speech were “Over Hall in May 2005 addressing her breasts as she slept. the last few weeks, a number of an overflow crowd that Franken apologized and women have come forward to wanted him to run for U.S. called for a Senate ethics inves- talk about how they felt my Senate after he moved back tigation into his actions, but actions had affected them. I to Minnesota. He invoked disappeared until a Senate floor was shocked. I was upset.
    [Show full text]
  • October/November 2018
    MINNESOTA EDUCATOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 Organize, organize, organize: MFT ESPs engage with members all summer long MEA is here: everything you need to know before Oct. 18 Table of contents October/November 2018 – Volume 21, No. 2 The Minnesota Educator publishes every other The Minnesota National Board month. It is one of the union’s print and digital Certified Teacher Network provides publications to educate, inform and organize the community of members. The Educator is reported, support for Education Minnesota edited and designed by union staff members. The members applying for certification. paper is printed in LSC Communications’ union shop in Menasha, Wisconsin. Find copies of the page 6 Educator online at www.educationminnesota.org. Go to the News menu, then Minnesota Educator. Union members at St. Cloud To reach the publication for queries, Technical and Community story or commentary ideas College organize a “Great Big Email: [email protected] Giveaway” for students. Mail: Minnesota Educator 41 Sherburne Ave. page 7 St. Paul, MN 55103 To report a change of address or end Everything you need to know duplicate mailings, contact the Education about the MEA Conference, Minnesota membership department. including workshops, featured Email: [email protected] By web: www.educationminnesota.org and choose speakers, exhibitors and more. the Contact Us link to send a change of address. pages 9-12 To inquire about advertising in the Educator or on the website Thousands of worksite action Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-292-4864 leaders start on plans to motivate For general inquiries and business their colleagues to vote.
    [Show full text]
  • Campaign Finance PCR Report
    Total Pages: 23 Jul 24, 2018 Campaign Finance PCR Report Filing Period: 12/31/2018 Candidate Candidate Number of Committee Name Term Date First Name Last Name Requests Lyndon R Carlson Campaign 50 Committee Lyndon Carlson Mary Murphy Volunteer Committee Mary Murphy 1 Pelowski (Gene) Volunteer Committee Gene Pelowski Jr 1 Jean Wagenius Volunteer Committee Jean Wagenius 3 Senator (John) Marty Volunteer 2 Committee John Marty Ron Erhardt Volunteer Committee Ronnie (Ron) Erhardt 1 (Tom) Hackbarth Volunteer Committee Thomas Hackbarth 5 Urdahl (Dean) Volunteer Committee Dean Urdahl 43 Volunteers for (Larry) Nornes Larry (Bud) Nornes 3 Limmer (Warren) for Senate 1 Committee Warren Limmer Volunteers for Gunther (Robert) Robert Gunther 2 Wiger (Charles) for Senate Volunteer 3 Committee Charles (Chuck) Wiger Friends of (Michelle) Fischbach Michelle Fischbach 36 Masin (Sandra) Campaign Committee Sandra Masin 5 Committee for (Sondra) Erickson Sondra Erickson 39 Marquart (Paul) Volunteer Committee Paul Marquart 27 Ann Rest for Senate Committee Ann Rest 2 Tomassoni (David) for State Senate David Tomassoni 5 Julie Rosen for State Senate Julie Rosen 1 Peppin (Joyce) Volunteer Committee Joyce Peppin 8 Mike Nelson Volunteer Committee Michael Nelson 19 Hornstein (Frank) Volunteer Committee Frank Hornstein 1 Poppe (Jeanne) for the People 45 Committee Jeanne Poppe Melissa Hortman Campaign Committee Melissa Hortman 71 Liebling (Tina) for State House Tina Liebling 13 Mahoney (Tim) for House Timothy Mahoney 5 Leslie Davis for Governor Leslie Davis 4 Garofalo
    [Show full text]
  • Protect Minnesota Orange Star Leaders MN State Legislature As of June 1, 2019
    Protect Minnesota Orange Star Leaders MN State Legislature As of June 1, 2019 Orange Star members have shown themselves to be committed to saving lives by passing gun violence prevention bills. It’s very important that we communicate our sincere thanks to these legislators... Orange Star MN Senate Members 51 Jim Carlson 40 Chris Eaton 52 Matt Klein 45 Ann Rest 59 Bobby Joe Champion 49 Melisa Franzen 41 Carolyn Laine 7 Erik Simonson 57 Greg Clausen 19 Nick Frentz 46 Ron Latz 63 Patricia Torres Ray 64 Richard Cohen 67 Foung Hawj 58 Matt Little 43 Charles Wiger 48 Steve Cwodzinski 62 Jeff Hayden 66 John Marty 50 Melissa Wiklund 61 Scott Dibble 42 Jason Isaacson 37 Jerry Newton 60 Kari Dziedzic 53 Susan Kent 65 Sandra Pappas Orange Star MN House Members These members all voted to pass the Criminal Background Checks and ERPO bills in 2019. 44B Patty Acomb 62B Aisha Gomez 20B Todd Lippert 52B Ruth Richardson 34B Kristin Bahner 51B Laurie Halverson 60A Diane Loeffler 53B Steve Sandell 42B Jamie Becker-Finn 52A Rick Hansen 61B Jamie Long 25B Duane Sauke 41A Connie Bernardy 62A Hodan Hassan 67A Tim Mahoney 7A Jennifer Schultz 57A Robert Bierman 66A Alice Hausman 56B Alice Mann 36A Zack Stephenson 19A Jeff Brand 64A Kaohly Her 65B Carlos Mariani 55A Brad Tabke 56A Hunter Cantrell 61A Frank Hornstein 51A Sandra Masin 40B Samantha Vang 50B Andrew Carlson 50A Michael Howard 42A Kelly Moller 63B Jean Wagenius 45A Lyndon Carlson 57B John Huot 65A Rena Moran 38B Ami Wazlawik 39B Shelly Christensen 44A Ginny Klevorn 33B Kelly Morrison 46A Ryan Winkler 54A Anne Claflin 37A Erin Koegel 03B Mary Murphy 14B Dan Wolgamott 19B Jack Considine 48B Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn 40A Michael Nelson 67B Jay Xiong 63A Jim Davnie 41B Mary Kunesh-Podein 60B Mohamud Noor 53A Tou Xiong 59B Raymond Dehn 59A Fue Lee 07B Liz Olson 46B Cheryl Youakim 49A Heather Edelson 66B John Lesch 05A John Persell 49B Steve Elkins 26A Tina Liebling 64B Dave Pinto 36B Speaker Melissa Hortman 43A Peter Fischer 4A Ben Lien 27B Jeanne Poppe 45B Mike Freiberg 43B Leon Lillie 48A Laurie Pryor .
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
    MINNESOTA Vote Citizens for the Arts Legislative Candidate Survey 2016 smART! The election on November 8, 2016 will have a huge impact on the arts and on our country. If you agree with thousands of Minnesotans who believe that the arts matter, you’ll want to know where legislators stand. IMPORTANT: Visit the Secretary of State’s website to fnd out your district and where to vote: http://pollfnder.sos.state.mn.us/ READ: We’ve asked all legislative candidates fve questions about current arts issues so they can tell you how they would vote. Due to limited space, comments were limited to 3 sentences. To see full responses visit our website at www.artsmn.org ALL STARS: Look for the symbol telling you which legislators have been awarded an Arts All Star from MCA for their exceptional support for the arts at the legislature! CONNECT: With MCA on Facebook, Twitter @MNCitizen, and our website www.artsmn.org. We’ll make sure you stay informed. ASK: If your candidates didn’t respond to the survey, make sure to ask them these questions when you see them on the campaign trail! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is a non-partisan statewide arts advocacy organization whose mission is to ensure the opportunity for all people to have access to and involvement in the arts. MCA organizes the arts com- munity and lobbies the Minnesota State Legislature and U.S. Congress on issues pertaining to the nonproft arts. MCA does not endorse candidates for public ofce. MCA’s successes include passing the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in 2008 which created dedi- cated funding for the arts in the Minnesota State Constitution for the next 25 years, and the Creative Minnesota research project at CreativeMN.org.
    [Show full text]
  • Findings, Conclusions, and Order
    STATE OF MINNESOTA CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND ORDER IN THE MATTER OF PEOPLE PAC (MN), THE PEOPLE PAC, AND 15 PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES Background The People PAC is a political action committee registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), ID number C00647784. A political committee named People PAC was registered with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board on September 11, 2018, registration number 41208. For clarity, the federal committee will be referred to as The People PAC, and the committee registered with the Board will be referred to as People PAC (MN). In 2018, The People PAC assisted state legislative candidates in multiple states with the production of campaign videos. Those candidates included 14 Minnesota House candidates, and a Minnesota Senate candidate who was running in a special election. Prior to the 2018 general election, The People PAC’s website1 featured campaign videos supporting several of those 15 Minnesota legislative candidates. Videos supporting all 15 candidates could be viewed on The People PAC’s YouTube channel titled “The People PAC Statehouse Initiative.”2 After the 2018 general election, The People PAC’s website stated that “[e]leven of our Minnesota House candidates won, helping Democrats flip the chamber blue.” The principal campaign committees of the 15 Minnesota legislative candidates who participated in the project are Robert Bierman for MN House, Huot for House, Volunteers for Kelly Moller, Kristin Bahner for State Representative, Friends for Karla (Scapanski), People for Gail Kulp, Heather Edelson for House, Ginny Klevorn for Representative, Brand (Jeff) for House, Neighbors for Dan (Wolgamott), Carlie (Kotyza-Witthuhn) for House, Friends for Aric (Putnam), the Wazlawik (Ami) Volunteer Committee, Erin (Koegel) for Minnesota, and Perske (Joe) for Senate.
    [Show full text]
  • Inside: Tower Candidate Forum...See /8 Ely Vball Advances
    Inside: Tower candidate forum...See /8 Ely vball advances... See /1B Deer Season...See /4B the T VOL.IMBERJAY 29, ISSUE 43 November 2, 2018 $100 ELECTION 2018 Stauber sought political help through county emails St. Louis County officials compelled to release records under court order by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Stauber may have used his advice from GOP operatives tentious race with DFLer Stauber and Commissioner Managing Editor official office to advance his and opposition research Joe Radinovich. Keith Nelson made to run for Congress. on current Eighth District While Stauber’s emails Washington, D.C. apparent- REGIONAL— St. Stauber’s email com- Congressman Rick Nolan, don’t appear to contain a ly representing the county. Louis County officials, on munications with repre- who had indicated early “smoking gun,” they do The emails also suggest that Tuesday, complied with a sentatives of the National on that he intended to show Stauber relying on Stauber’s office assistant judge’s order, releasing a Republican Congressional seek re-election, but later the NRCC for political played at least some role in slew of emails that suggest Committee show the com- changed his mind. Stauber messaging and logistical County Commissioner Peter missioner seeking political is currently locked in a con- arrangements for a visit that See...EMAILS pg. 9 Pete Stauber ELECTION 2018 ELECTION 2018 Voters to Halloween 2018 Mental health go to polls headlines next week final debate Retirements make for many for county hotly-contested commissioner regional races by MARCUS WHITE by MARCUS WHITE Cook/Orr Editor Cook/Orr Editor COOK— Addressing mental illness proved a hot topic during the final candi- REGIONAL - Hotly date forum between retired deputy sheriff contested races across the Bernie Mettler and region and state will go to longtime educator the voters next Tuesday.
    [Show full text]
  • Minnesota State Auditor Four Candidates Are Running for the Office of Minnesota’S State Auditor
    VOTER GUIDE Minnesota State Auditor Four candidates are running for the office of Minnesota’s state auditor. Incumbent Rebecca Otto is not seeking re-election. Candidate Michael Ford did not respond to a request for participation. Candidate answers are in their own words and unchanged. Explain your approach on balancing training local offi- Does Minnesota still need Are local government cials to do a good job keep- a state auditor, at least one audits conducted by private ing financial records and elected on a partisan tick- firms as good as ones the the need for the auditor’s Should audits be limited Should the auditor’s et? Many people have said auditor’s office conducts? office to strictly enforce to finances or expanded role be expanded to exam- it should be removed from Should private audits be laws and accepted account- to include how successful ine state books instead of *denotes incumbent politics. allowed? ing principles. programs and policies are? just local governments? Julie Blaha (DFL) An elected auditor is direct- An audit is most trustworthy As a math teacher, I know A full investigation includes The state auditor over- Age: 48 ly accountable to Minneso- when no money changes what it means to both accu- analyzing results. While the sees over $20 billion in local Occupation: tans, not a political party. In hands between an auditor rately assess performance office’s Audit Division focus- spending - that deserves top Math Teacher; this time of fake news and and the municipality. I will and increase success. The es on finances, its Report- attention.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Election Directory of the Minnesota Legislature
    2018 ELECTION DIRECTORY for the 2019-2020 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE Minnesota House of Representatives Nov. 7, 2018 2019-2020 House Membership Statistics List as of Nov. 7, 2018 59 Republican members 75 DFL members 86 members are men 48 members are women 46 Republican men 40 DFL men 13 Republican women 35 DFL women Newly elected members 39 newly elected members 5 newly elected Republican members 34 newly elected DFL members 29.1 percent of 2019-20 members did not serve last session 20 newly elected members are men 19 newly elected members are women 86.4 percent of incumbents on the ballot were re-elected 15 Republican incumbents lost (includes Rep. Jim Knoblach who suspended his campaign Sept. 21) 0 DFL incumbents lost 24 seats were open at the time of the election 2 races were uncontested (Mahoney, Pelowski, Jr.) New House DFL members Patty Acomb ................................. 44B Dave Lislegard ................................ 6B Kristin Bahner.............................. 34B Jamie Long .................................... 61B Robert Bierman ...........................57A Alice Mann ................................... 56B Jeff Brand ......................................19A Kelly Moller ..................................42A Hunter Cantrell ............................56A Kelly Morrison ............................. 33B Michelle (Shelly) Christensen .... 39B Mohamud Noor ........................... 60B Anne Claflin .................................54A John Persell .....................................5A Heather Edelson ..........................49A
    [Show full text]
  • Page 3 Minneapolisminneapolis Laborlabor Reviewreview 109Th Year No
    August 17: First of four Labor 2016 ‘Days of Action’ seeks volunteers for doorknocking— page 3 MinneapolisMinneapolis LaborLabor ReviewReview 109th Year No. 3 July 29, 2016 www.minneapolisunions.org Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Election Recap Update
    2018 Election Recap – * Updated * Minnesota VOTER TURNOUT –78.4%- the previous high was in 2002 STATEWIDE OFFICES Governor & Lt. Governor Elect: Tim Walz/Peggy Flanagan- DFL. https://mn.gov/tim-walz/ Inauguration on January 7, 2019 Leadership appointed: Kristin Beckman, Transit Team Leader – now at Center for Economic Inclusion (former Deputy Mayor of St. Paul to Chris Coleman) Chris Schmitter, attorney, is Chief of Staff (Walz aid) Note: Gov. Dayton defeated Jeff Johnson in 2014 with a 133,000 vote lead in the metro. Walz nearly tripled that lead, defeating Jeff Johnson by 372,000 votes in metro. Lt. Gov. Flanagan will lead the One Minnesota Transition Advisory Board. Interested in working for the Walz/Flanagan administration? They are accepting resumes online. Attorney General: Keith Ellison- DFL Secretary of State: Steve Simon -DFL State Auditor: Julie Blaha- DFL MN SENATE: The one open MN Senate seat (held by Rep. Fischbach) stayed Republican. Former State Representative Jeff Howe is now Senator-Elect Jeff Howe. Republicans maintain the control of the Senate 34-33. Leadership elected: Paul Gazelka-Senate Majority Leader, Jeremy Miller-President of the Senate, Tom Bakk, Senate Minority Leader. MN HOUSE: Republicans had 7 retirements. Democrats had 16 retirements. No sitting DFL State Representative lost their election. The House Democrats needed to win at least 11 seats to take control and they gained 18 seats; two from greater Minnesota. Democrats increased from 57 votes to 75 votes while the Republicans decreased from 77-59 votes. About 30% serving for the first time. (Hs DFL 54.4% of popular vote) There will be one automatic recount in – 5A – Persell/Bliss.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021-2022 Minnesota House of Representatives Minneapolis and Saint Paul
    2021-2022 Minnesota House of Representatives Minneapolis and Saint Paul North Oaks Brooklyn Park 10 St. Vincent Fridley ¤£ Mahtomedi Humboldt 41A Connie Bernardy (DFL) Brooklyn Center Warroad ¨¦§694 Lancaster Roseau New Brighton Birchwood Village Roosevelt Arden Hills Hallock Anoka Shoreview Kittson Gem Lake White Bear Lake Badger Vadnais Heights Roseau Williams Lake Bronson 42A Kelly Moller (DFL) Greenbush 40B Samantha Vang (DFL) Hilltop Baudette Halma Kennedy Columbia Heights 45A Cedrick Frazier (DFL) Donaldson Lake of the Woods Karlstad Ranier 42B Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) Strathcona New Hope International Falls Strandquist 41B Sandra Feist (DFL) Crystal ¨¦§694 Stephen 01A John Burkel (R) ¤£75 Middle River Marshall Argyle Newfolden Littlefork Robbinsdale Little Canada St. Anthony Holt Grygla 59A Fue Lee (DFL) Oslo Viking ¤£61 Alvarado Warren Roseville Maplewood Koochiching North St. Paul Goodridge Big Falls Thief River Falls 43A Peter Fischer (DFL) Pennington 02A Matthew Grossell (R) 60A Sydney Jordan (DFl) St. Hilaire Orr 45B Mike Freiberg (DFL) ¤£71 East Grand Forks Plummer Kelliher Ramsey Beltrami Winton Lauderdale 66A Alice Hausman (DFL) 43B Leon Lillie (DFL) Red Lake Falls Mizpah Ely Oakdale Golden Valley 01B Debra Kiel (R) Red Lake Oklee Falcon Heights Northome 03A Rob Ecklund (DFL) Fisher Brooks Effie Cook Crookston Tower Trail Funkley Grand Marais Gully Bigfork 59B Esther Agbaje (DFL) Polk Mentor Gonvick Cook Clearbrook Blackduck 66B Athena Hollins (DFL) Erskine Climax McIntosh Leonard Tenstrike Babbitt Squaw Lake 394 Fosston
    [Show full text]