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Union families MRLF’s endorsed candidates win 18 of 21 local races need your help By Steve Share, Working Partnerships seeks Labor Review editor cash donations for our MINNEAPOLIS — In poli- Emergency Food Program to tics, you can’t expect to win them help union families in need all — but the November 5, 2019 election brought a good night for this winter. Your check for the candidates for local municipal $25 can buy a union offi ces and local school boards grocery store gift card. endorsed by the Minneapolis Re- gional Labor Federation, AFL- Your donation is CIO. The MRLF endorsed candi- tax-deductible. dates in 21 local races — and 18 Send checks payable to: of the candidates won election. The biggest wins came in Working Partnerships Bloomington, where the MRLF’s 312 Central Ave. Suite 542 entire slate of candidates for city Minneapolis, MN 55414 offi ce won election: Tim Busse for Mayor; Jenna Carter for City Council At Large; Dwayne Low- Election night celebration in Bloomington. Left to right: Abbas Omar, AFSCME Council 5; Jigme Minneapolis Regional man for City Council District I, Ugen, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota; Mayor-elect Tim Busse; Casey Hudek, MRLF; Kim Nelson, North Labor Federation… Shawn Nelson for City Council Central States Regional Council of Carpenters; Katie Farber, AFSCME Council 5. Follow us on facebook! District II. www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions The stakes were high in Bloomington City Council. put in — people coming from night celebration. “We’re going to Bloomington, which plays an in- He won nearly 56 percent of across the Twin Cities who continue to be bold as a city,” he creasingly signifi cant role in re- the vote, defeating Ryan Kulka knew the importance of this said, “showing the Twin Cities Labor news gional development. 9,995-7,868. race.” how do things” with innovative updated daily In the mayor’s race, MRLF-en- Busse told the Labor Review: “The people of Bloomington programs for affordable housing, www.workdayminnesota.org dorsed Tim Busse ran on his re- “I couldn’t have done it without have given a clear message in a economic development and part- cord of serving for eight years as the support of Labor and the number of ways,” Busse declared nerships with the school district. an At Large member of the hard work that union members to well-wishers at an election ELECTION page 6 Trump’s NLRB systematically Looking for extra hours? is attacking workers’ rights New union temp service recruiting WASHINGTON — The and has gone beyond the Cham- Trump administration’s National ber’s wish list to advance addi- event staff, paying union wages Labor Relations Board has sys- tional measures that give employ- tematically taken actions to sig- ers more power, while stripping MINNEAPOLIS — If organizing director for the nifi cantly weaken worker protec- away workers’ rights. you’re interested in picking Minnesota AFL-CIO. Temp tions established under the “This report is a valuable com- up some extra hours to pay work and gig economy work National Labor Relations Act, ac- pendium of the actions taken by those holiday bills, a new currently doesn’t have much cording to a new report by the the Board and the agency’s Gener- union temp service is recruit- union presence, he noted. Economic Policy Institute. al Counsel over the last two years. ing staff to work events at “We want to change that.” The authors explain that the Every policy choice they have U.S. Bank Stadium. Currently, Triada is seek- Trump NLRB not only has issued made creates obstacles to union The new temp service, ing staff for light janitorial signifi cant decisions that hurt representation, impedes collective Triada, is a nonprofi t based in work at U.S. Bank Stadium. working people, but also has em- bargaining, or otherwise favors Milwaukee and recently has Workers hired will be- barked in an unprecedented num- employer interests. It is incon- begun working in the Minne- come members of SEIU Lo- ber of rulemakings aimed at over- ceivable under this statute that the apolis area through a partner- cal 26 and receive union turning existing precedent that answer could always be the same,” ship with the Minnesota wages. “We want folks to get protects workers. said former NLRB chair and EPI AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 26 as close to full-time as they The report also notes that the board member Wilma Liebman. and UNITE HERE Local 17. want,” Dahlstrom added. Trump NLRB has faithfully acted “Viewed together, these deci- “It’s an opportunity for us Apply at triadaworks.com on 10 out of 10 items proposed by sions—issued at breakneck speed, to organize in an industry or call Jerome Balsimo at the Chamber of Commerce as a without public input, and often that crosses all of our sec- 651-335-2896 or Todd Dahl- corporate action wish list in 2017, REPORT page 8 tors,” said Todd Dahlstrom, strom at 651-955-6225. Winning elections is just one part of our electoral work By Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President, sues are on the forefront of the winning Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation narrative. This means making sure candi- Another election has come and gone. dates and volunteers support our issues, Our first reaction is to count the tally of can talk about our issues, and that our top wins at the end of the night, which this issues are included in the most important year were quite impressive. In debates and conversations. 2019, running with labor’s Forums in Bloomington led endorsement meant you had with questions about wages the strength of working peo- and jobs while voters in Edina ple behind you, ensuring that embraced the slate of candi- our candidates were success- dates who led with pro-public ful in some very competitive education messaging. races. And although off-year Elections also are an im- elections may not attract all portant time for us to learn the usual fanfare, the stakes in about emerging technologies, many of our local races are test best practices and gather still high. feedback from our members and voters Andie Whitaker joins Working Partnerships While winning is an important part of directly in the field. Learning and adapta- elections, we have other goals that mea- tion are important parts of any modern sure the real success of our electoral political program. staff as new community services liaison work. We tried more digi- MINNEAPOLIS — Andie Whitaker Grace High School graduate who earned We work hard to Because we showed up tal programming than began work October 21 as the new com- her BA in political science from the Uni- build public awareness ever before and mem- munity services liaison for Working Part- versity of Minnesota. of labor’s strength and TOGETHER in 2019, we saw bers responded to text nerships. Working Partnerships is the “Coming from a union family, unions our message. We make our endorsed candidates messages about get- community services arm of the have always been very import- sure our electoral ac- ting out the vote. Be- Minneapolis Regional Labor ant,” Whitaker reports. Her fa- tivities are branded win in city council races and cause of our work in Federation, AFL-CIO and as- ther, Walter Whitaker, is a re- with working people’s 2019, these technolo- sists union members who may tired member of Sheet Metal issues, language and in school board races across gies are going to be experience financial hardship Workers Local 10. Her mother, images. This year, all parts of our region. even more effective in during times of unemploy- Susan Whitaker, works for mail, digital ads and a big election year like ment, layoffs, strikes, lockouts, Hennepin County and is a volunteers wore their union colors proud- 2020. or other emergencies. member of AFSCME Local ly, from Bloomington to Ramsey. Finally, elections are an important Whitaker worked most re- Andie Whitaker 2822. One of the most important goals for time for the broader labor movement to cently at Modern Heating and “My grandfather Jerry any election campaign is leadership de- show our solidarity. When our unions Air, a union shop and commercial HVAC Witek was a Teamster from age 15 until velopment. Election activities bring great show up en masse together in support of a company, where she was involved with the day he retired,” Whitaker adds, while opportunities to build our active volun- cause, that’s when we are the most effec- accounting and administrative duties. her step-grandfather, Joe Byrd, was sec- teer base and give union members the tive at being successful in all of these She’s a former campaign representa- retary-treasurer of Laborers Local 563. skills to be effective organizers. strategies, including winning elections. tive for Greater Twin Cities United Way, “My great-grandparents immigrated In 2019, new volunteers and rank- Because we showed up TOGETHER, which funds Working Partnerships, so from Poland and settled in Northeast and and-file members showed up to candidate in 2019, we saw candidates win in city she’s been familiar with Working Part- no one has ever left Northeast,” says doorknocks, talked to their co-workers council races and in school board races nerships’ mission. Whitaker, who lives in Northeast’s Mar- about the election, and attended cam- across all parts of our jurisdiction. In addition, Whitaker reports, shall Terrace Neighborhood. “It feels like paign events. Especially notable were the Next up: the all-important 2020 elec- “through my political work in the past, a small town with all the big city ameni- union leaders who filled phonebanks in tions. Our November 3, 2020 Minnesota I’ve crossed paths with a lot of the people ties,” she says. “I know all my neighbors. Buffalo for a critical levy and in Coon ballots will include the race for U.S. Pres- who work with the MRLF.” It’s home. It’s a good place to raise my Rapids for a high-stakes school board ident, a U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House Her campaign resume includes work- kid.” race. Those first-time volunteers left em- seats, and Minnesota Senate and Minne- ing for the Dayton and Obama campaigns Whitaker has a 10-year-old daughter powered and willing to commit to com- sota House seats. and she’s also a past president of the who attends Pratt Community School. ing back. We’ll be calling on you — to ask you Young DFL. Contact Andie Whitaker at 612-379- Another strategy that is core to our to call on your neighbors, your co-work- “I’ve always like politics from a 8130 ext. 112 or andie@workingpartner- electoral work is making sure that our is- ers, and your fellow union members. young age,” says Whitaker, a Totino ships.org. 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Page 2 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 15, 2019 www.minneapolisunions.org Events Through April 25: East Side Freedom Library will host free History Day workshops for students SAINT PAUL — Junior high and se- ry topics. nior high students undertaking History The workshops at East Side Freedom Day projects can get help and advice at Library will be staffed by educators who free weekly workshops offered at the have many years of experience working East Side Freedom Library. with students on History Day projects. The drop-in workshops will run each The library also offers the use of Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon equipment including printers, scanners, from now through April 25. cutters, and story boards as well as a re- History Day is a national competition hearsal space where students can develop inviting students to explore topics within their performances. a yearly theme through creation of live The East Side Freedom Library is lo- performances, documentary fi lms, web- cated at 1105 Greenbrier Street in Saint sites, or research papers. Paul, a few blocks east of Interstate 35-E. The 2019-2020 theme is “Breaking For more information, call 651-207- Barriers in History” — which should be a 4926 or e-mail eastsidefreedomlibrary@ good fi t for students pursuing labor histo- gmail.com. November 25: Editor helped late U of M labor historian Hy Berman share memoir SAINT PAUL — The late Hy Ber- memoir. The two planned the book to- man, University of Minnesota professor gether. and labor historian, may have died in “This is Hy’s book, his words, his sto- 2015 but now he has more stories to share ry and stories,” Weiner said. “I was sim- from his decades-long involvement in ply with him to serve as the vehicle to Minnesota politics. The University of bring his voice to the reader.” Minnesota Press has just published “Pro- Berman won recognition for making fessor Berman: The Last Lecture of Min- the study of working people’s struggles nesota’s Greatest Public Historian.” part of the teaching of American history Longtime Star Tribune journalist Jay (Labor Review, December 18, 2015). Weiner, editor of “Professor Berman,” He was not only a longtime observer will discuss the book and Berman’s sto- of Minnesota politics but also a partici- ries Monday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. pant, forging close relationships with and at the East Side Freedom Library, 1105 advising state leaders including Hubert Greenbrier St., Saint Paul. The event is Humphrey, Rudy Perpich and others. free and open to the public. Berman’s keen observations of Min- Before Berman’s death, Weiner re- nesota politics and his lively story-telling corded two dozen interviews with Ber- made him the most frequent guest on man and also drew on other recordings Twin Cities Public Television’s weekly and Berman’s own start at writing a “Almanac” program. December 4: East Side Freedom Library, Local 49 Women’s Committee to host ‘Labor Open House’ SAINT PAUL — The East Side Free- recognition for its unique mission to dom Library will host a “Labor Open serve not only as a research institution, Minneapolis Labor Review House” Wednesday, December 4 from but also to promote labor activism and 5:00–8:00 p.m. A short program will be- social justice activism. gin at 6:00 p.m. ESFL offers a busy program of guest 2019 Holiday Issue The announcement for the event speakers, fi lms, music, discussions and reads: “The East Side Freedom Library other events. — a Labor Hall for the Community — is The invitation to the December 4 “La- Publication Date: December 20 excited to open our doors to our friends bor Open House” comes from the East from all over the labor movement. Come Side Freedom Library’s Labor Advisory Deadline: December 4 see what we’re doing. Come build soli- Committee and the International Union darity with other members of the labor of Operating Engineers Local 49 Wom- Discounted Ad Rates Available movement! Come have a great time!” en’s Committee. Refreshments will be Founded in 2014 and located in the served. former Arlington Hills Public Library — The East Side Freedom Library is lo- For more information, to suggest a story idea, or to advertise, contact a historic Carnegie Library building — cated at 1105 Greenbrier Street in Saint the editor at 612-379-4725 or [email protected] the East Side Freedom Library has won Paul. Questions? Call 651-207-4926. www.minneapolisunions.org November 15, 2019 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 3 Labor Review wins 3 awards in More Events ILCA’s annual labor media contest December 13: ‘Fare for All’ offers special $30 MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapo- Steve Share and published in the Febru- lis Labor Review has won one second ary 23, 2018 issue. holiday food package at Laborers Local 563 hall place award and two honorable mentions n Honorable mention in the special MINNEAPOLIS — You can save up n Frozen corn, 16 oz. in the annual labor media contest spon- Saul Miller Awards competition for a to 40 percent on food purchases through n Dutch apple pie, 9-in. sored by the International Labor Com- story about political action, “MRLF cel- Fare for All, including special packages (Limit 1 Holiday Pack per household). munications Association. Announced ebrates work of Labor 2018 field staff,” available for the coming holiday season. 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For a special category of writing a member of the Minnesota Newspaper awards, the Saul Miller Awards, the La- and Communications Guild/CWA Local bor Review won awards in two of the 37002. December 14: Labor and social justice artist three specific topic areas: collective bar- For more information about the Inter- gaining, organizing, and political action. national Labor Communications Associ- Ricardo Levins Morales offers holiday art sale The Labor Review awards included: ation and its work to support labor com- MINNEAPOLIS — Labor and social The RLM Art Studio is a union shop n Honorable mention for general ex- munications, visit ilcaonline.org. justice artist Ricardo Levins Morales will where workers are members of The Minne- cellence for a print publication (for the The ILCA website also features the host his annual holiday art sale Saturday, sota Newspaper and Communications October 26, 2018 and November 18, complete list of this year’s award-winners. December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guild/CWA Local 37002. 2018 issues). Visit minneapolisunions.org for links at RLM Art Studio, 3260 Minnehaha Ave. For more information, visit www. n Second place in the special Saul to the Labor Review work honored by So., Minneapolis. rlmartstudio.com. Miller Awards competition for a story ILCA this year and for the complete Labor Minneapolis-based Levins Morales has ‘Another World is Possible’ about collective bargaining, “Hundreds Review archive. worked for decades creating art for the la- exhibit runs through November 22 protest at Minneapolis school board; The Labor Review archive goes back to bor movement and for social justice causes. Friday, November 22 is the closing MFT Local 59 teachers call for ‘the the very first issue in 1907. Access is free The studio sale December 14 will fea- date for “Another World is Possible: Five schools our students deserve,’ written by and the archive is searchable. ture 20 percent off union-made merchan- Decades of Revolutionary Art with Ri- dise, including posters, note cards and other cardo Levins Morales.” The exhibit is on Next issue: December 20 Deadline: December 4 gift items. display at CTUL, 3715 Chicago Ave. So., Levins Morales’ annual “Liberation Minneapolis. A November 22 closing Calendar” for 2020 also will be available party for the exhibit will run from 5:00- for purchase. 8:00 p.m. and will feature food. December 14: TakeAction Minnesota hosts annual ‘People’s Celebration’ at RiverCentre SAINT PAUL— One of the largest for a discounted ticket. A limited number progressive political events of the year, of discounted tickets are available. TakeAction Minnesota’s 2019 “People’s Meal options include chicken, vegan Celebration” will be coming Saturday, and hallel. December 14 at Saint Paul RiverCentre. For more information, e-mail celebra- Registration and cocktail hour will [email protected]. begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at TakeAction Minnesota includes sev- 7:00 p.m. and the program at 8:00 p.m., eral union organizations as members: with dessert and an after-party to follow. CWA Minnesota State Council, Educa- Earlybird tickets are available now for tion Minnesota, IUE-CWA, Minneapolis purchase online at takeactionminnesota. Federation of Teachers, Minnesota Nurs- org/celebration-2019. The earlybird rate, es Association, Saint Paul Federation of available through November 22, is $65 Educators, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota, for a full ticket, $15 for a discounted tick- SEIU Local 26, SEIU Local 284, SEIU et. Beginning November 23, the prices Minnesota State Council, and UFCW Lo- will increase to $75 for a full ticket, $25 cal 1189. Page 4 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 15, 2019 www.minneapolisunions.org Labor in the thick of the debate over Medicare For All By Don McIntosh, staff reporter, Northwest Labor Press ‘The time has come to take health care off the bargaining PORTLAND, OR — It was 74 years ago that President Harry Truman fi rst table by making it a right for all Americans. Health care has proposed a program of government-spon- sored universal health insurance. Twenty become the biggest cause of strikes, lockouts and concession years later, a part-way version of the idea became law when President Lyndon bargaining. Unions routinely trade off wage increases and Johnson signed the Medicare Act in 1965. Today, Medicare covers 60 million other benefi ts in order to maintain basic health care for their seniors and disabled Americans, and mo- members and retirees.’ mentum has never been greater to ex- pand it to all Americans as originally in- —Larry Brown,Washington State Labor Council president tended. “We’re calling this magic moment in the movement for Medicare for All,” Health care costs were one of the major is- pushing a narrative that union members tial debates this year, candidates who op- says Mark Dudzic, national coordinator sues in the Minnesota Nurses Association’s would lose out. pose it have zeroed in on the argument for the group Labor Campaign for Single contract campaigns earlier this year. MNA Health insurance benefi ts are one of that union members would lose their Payer. “We don’t want to blow it.” is an affi liate of , the hallmarks of union membership: 94 union health plans under the proposal. Dudzic — who served 18 years as which has endorsed Medicare for All. percent of union-represented workers “If they like their employer-based in- union president at a New Jersey metal re- have employer-provided medical bene- surance, which a lot of unions broke their fi nery — has spent the last decade-plus Seattle Democratic Congresswoman Pra- fi ts, compared with 67 percent of non- neck to get… they shouldn’t have to give advocating for universal health care. He mila Jayapal (H.R. 1384) has 118 union workers. In the building trades, it up,” former U.S. Vice President Joe and as many as 300 other activists from co-sponsors (including Minnesota’s 5th union-sponsored health and welfare Biden said in July. around the country held a strategy meet- District Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar) trusts provide high-quality health bene- At the national level, the International ing in Portland October 18-20. Dudzic and has had three committee hearings. A fi ts that are the pride and joy of the union Association of Fire Fighters is the only says public opinion has shifted decisive- similar bill sponsored by U.S. Senator and employer trustees who oversee them. union outright opposed to Medicare For ly since Bernie Sanders made Medicare Bernie Sanders (S. 1129) has 14 co-spon- Among Democrats running for presi- All. But national union leaders, including For All a centerpiece of his 2016 presi- sors. And unions representing a majority dent in 2020, Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka, dential campaign. Polls have shown as of organized workers have endorsed na- Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Julian Cas- have expressed hesitation about elimi- many as 70 percent of Americans favor tional Medicare For All legislation, tro, and Pete Buttigieg have said they nating the union role in health care. the idea. Dudzic says. support Medicare For All. Dudzic and other proponents don’t A Medicare For All bill sponsored by But prominent opponents have been But in several Democratic presiden- MEDICARE FOR ALL page 6

www.minneapolisunions.org November 15, 2019 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 5 Medicare for All: Polls say 70% in favor continued from page 5 or use more health services, but because of higher doctor salaries, higher prices see it that way. They argue that relieving for drugs and medical devices, and vastly union employers of the burden of provid- higher administrative costs. By one esti- ing health insurance would free up in the mate, as many as two million people are neighborhood of $18,000 a year that employed to process (or deny) insurance could go to wages or other benefits. None claims; that’s an administrative cost bur- of the current Medicare For All bills in den no other country comes close to. Congress would outright require that em- Under the Medicare For All proposals, ployers pass the savings on to workers, those administrative costs would be ex- but Sanders says he wants to modify his pected to drop dramatically, and the gov- bill to do that. ernment would use its negotiating power “When someone stands in front of the to obtain lower prices for drugs and med- country and says that single payer is a ical services. threat to those with great union plans, I Moreover, Jayapal’s H.R. 1384 in the want to scream,” said Sara Nelson, na- House and Sanders’ S. 1129 in the Senate tional president of the Association of wouldn’t just expand Medicare to cover Flight Attendants, at the Portland strategy all U.S. residents; they would also im- conference. “We spend more time [at the prove Medicare benefits by adding den- bargaining table] talking about health tal, vision, and hearing coverage and care than any other issue. And every time eliminating premiums and cost-sharing we go there, it’s not about improving for patients. health care coverage, it’s about having But there’s no question they’d disrupt more costs for the employees.” the current status quo: The bills would Under the current system, U.S. health retain the Veterans Administration and costs have risen dramatically. Average the Indian Health Service, but would annual premiums for employer-spon- largely eliminate the system in which em- sored family coverage reached $20,576 ployers and individuals pay private health this year, a 54 percent increase from 10 insurance companies to act as middle- years ago. And deductibles have doubled men. in that time on average. “The time has come to take health “At nearly every negotiation we enter, care off the bargaining table by making it the company informs our members that a right for all Americans,” wrote Wash- the burden of rising health care costs are ington State Labor Council president eating up a larger and larger portion of our Larry Brown in a March op-ed. “Health total compensation,” said Machinists in- care has become the biggest cause of ternational president Robert Martinez, Jr. strikes, lockouts and concession bargain- in a February 27 letter urging members of ing. Unions routinely trade off wage in- Congress to sign on to Medicare For All. creases and other benefits in order to According to a study published last maintain basic health care for their mem- year in the Journal of the American Med- bers and retirees.” ical Association, the United States is spending nearly twice as much on medi- Reprinted by permission from the No- cal care as 10 other high-income coun- vember 1, 2019 issue of the Northwest tries — not because Americans are sicker Labor Press (nwlaborpress.org). Need help with grocery bills? Fare for All Express offers fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats and staple items. Fare for All Express packages cost $10-$30. The program is open to everyone and has NO income requirements.

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Page 6 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 15, 2019 www.minneapolisunions.org Election: MRLF slate wins Bloomington mayor, 3 city council seats continued from page 1 John Moravec trailed Olson by 87 votes 5,653 votes. St. Louis Park School Board and was not elected. Fridley School Board MRLF-endorsed Jim Leuthner, run- MRLF-endorsed Jenna Carter won (Note: As the Labor Review went to All three MRLF-endorsed candidates ning for St. Louis Park School Board, did Busse’s former At Large City Council press November 8, one precinct’s vote won election to At Large seats on the not place among the top four candidates seat. She defeated Brian “Clem” Clem- totals still were not reported, so it’s pos- Fridley School Board: NALC Branch 9 to be elected. He ran seventh in a field of ens by a vote of 10,718 to 6,614 and won sible that Moravec may yet come in third member Jake Karnopp placed first, win- eight candidates. Leuthner is a member nearly 62 percent of the vote. over Olson and win election instead of ing 1,219 votes; Incumbent Donna of Carpenters Local 322. In a bid to win a third City Council her). Prewedo placed second, winning 1,024 Central School Board term representing Bloomington’s District Anoka-Hennepin School Board votes; Abdidalam Adam, a former mem- In the race for Central School Board I, MRLF-endorsed Dwayne Lowman In another big win, MRLF-endorsed ber of the St. Paul Federation of Educa- (ISD #108) in Carver County, MRLF-en- earned nearly 57 percent of the vote and Erin Heers-McArdle defeated 20-year tors, placed third, winning 878 votes. dorsed Scott Knight lost his bid for defeated Al Noard by a vote of 2,521- incumbent Tom Heidemann to win a seat Golden Valley City Council re-election. A 22-year incumbent, Knight 1,903. on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board. With two candidates to be elected in a came in 12 votes short of placing among In District II, MRLF-endorsed Shawn The vote was 1,388 for Heers-McArdle, four-candidate race, the two MRLF-en- the top four candidates to be elected in a Nelson won re-election with nearly 64 1,165 for Heidemann — a margin of 223 dorsed candidates won election to the nine-candidate race. Knight is a member percent of the vote and defeated Susan votes. Golden Valley City Council: Kimberly of IBEW Local 160. Woodruff by a vote of 3,050-1,704. Edina School Board Sandberg placed first, winning 2,763 Bloomington School Board The race for three At Large seats on votes; Maurice Harris came in second Anoka County Board, District 6 Two of the MRLF’s three endorsed Edina School Board was one of the most with 2,540 votes. Incumbent Joanie candidates for Bloomington School ideologically contentious and close- Clausen ran third with 1,929 votes and MRLF-endorsed Cindy Hansen Board At Large won election. ly-watched contests in the region, with a lost her bid for re-election. advances from 6-way primary With three candidates to be elected, trio of right-wing conservatives making a Minnetonka City Council MRLF-endorsed Nelly Korman (an Edu- run for control of the board. Instead, MRLF-endorsed Kissy Coakley won November 5 brought a six-can- cation Minnesota member) led the field three pro-public education candidates election for the open Minnetonka City didate special primary election for of six candidates, winning 9,015 votes endorsed by the MRLF placed in the top Council, Ward 4 seat, beating Paul Leh- Anoka County Board District 6. and a third term. three spots and all won election. man by a vote of 1,010 to 912. MRLF-endorsed Cindy Hansen MRLF-endorsed Mia Olson came in Janie Shaw led the field of six candi- St. Louis Park Mayor placed second, advancing to the third, winning 7,474 votes and a seat on dates with 5,882 votes. Julie Greene was MRLF-endorsed Jake Spano sailed to special general election which is the board. second with 5,829 votes. Incumbent re-election as St. Louis Park Mayor, win- scheduled for February 11, 2020. With 7,387 votes, MRLF-endorsed Leny Wallen-Friedman ran third with ning more than 83 percent of the vote. Voters pass 13 school ballot questions endorsed by MRLF, reject 8 By Steve Share, Labor Review editor effort helped the operating levy pass. “no” and 5,324 “yes.” Again, if the vote defeated all three ballot questions by MINNEAPOLIS — Statewide, news “We are very thankful that our com- had been just up to Chaska voters, the wide margins. media reported, school funding requests on munity supported our schools by voting referendum would have passed. Litchfield (ISD #465) the November 5, 2019 ballot fared well yes,” said Natalie Polaschek, president of A majority of voters in the district did Question 1: Operating Levy across Minnesota. Education Minnesota Buffalo, the teach- approve Question 3, a technology levy. Question 2: Facilities Levy In some school districts within the juris- ers union. “We know that the passing of The vote was 6,069-5,067 with strong Question 3: Pool & Fitness Levy diction of the Minneapolis Regional Labor the levy will allow us to continue to pro- support from Chaska. In the Litchfield school district, voters Federation, however, voters soundly reject- vide our district’s current level of ser- Fridley (ISD #14) approved two of the three ballot ques- ed measures to fund local schools. vices,” Polaschek said. “Passing the levy Question 1: Operating Levy tions. Passed: Question 1 (operating The MRLF endorsed 21 school levy or did not allow us to add back anything The Fridley operating levy passed levy) and Question 2 (facilities levy). bonding requests in 12 districts. Voters that was cut going into the 2019-2020 with almost 60 percent in favor. Failed: Question 3 (pool and fitness passed 13 and rejected eight. school year, but it did prevent us from Glencoe-Silver Lake (ISD # 2859) levy). In eight districts, voters passed all the having to make dramatic cuts that would Question 1: Operating Levy Spring Lake Park (ISD #16) school funding questions on the ballot. Vot- have negatively impacted students.” Voters in the Glencoe-Silver Lake Question 1: Operating Levy ers in two districts passed some questions Eastern Carver County (ISD #112) school district passed their operating Question 2: Capital Projects Levy and rejected others. Voters in two other dis- Question 1: Operating Levy levy 1,130-741. In the Spring Lake Park school dis- tricts rejected all the school funding mea- Question 2: Bonding Levy Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (ISD # 2687) trict, voters overwhelmingly passed the sures on the ballot. Question 3: Technology Levy Question 1: Operating Levy two school funding questions on the bal- Annandale (ISD #876) Voters in the Eastern Carver County Question 2: Bonding Levy lot. The operating levy and capital proj- Question 1: Operating Levy School District, with three questions on Voters in the Howard Lake-Waver- ects levy both passed with about 80 per- In the Annandale school district, vot- the ballot, voted “no” on Questions 1 and ly-Winsted school district defeated two cent voting “yes.” ers overwhelmingly passed an operating 2 and “yes” on Question 3. ballot questions, an operating levy and a Watertown-Mayer (ISD # 111) levy with almost 86 percent in favor and Question 1, an operating levy, was de- bonding levy. Both questions failed with Question 1: Operating Levy a vote of 1,112-185. feated by a vote of 5,671-5,478 — a mar- more than 61 percent voting “no.” Question 2: Bonding Levy Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (ISD #877) gin of just 193 votes. If the question had Hutchinson (ISD # 423) In the Watertown-Mayer school dis- Question 1: Operating Levy just been up to Chaska voters, however, Question 1: Bonding Levy trict voters approved both an operating In the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose the question would have passed. In the Hutchinson school district, vot- levy and a bonding levy with a solid mar- school district, an operating levy passed According to the school district web- ers narrowly approved a bonding levy. gin of “yes” votes. by a vote of 4,233-3,030. The 58 percent site, “the failure of the operating referen- The vote was 1,630 “yes” and 1,512 “no” Westonka (ISD #277) “yes” vote stands in contrast to 2018, dum… means the district will begin im- — a margin of just 118 votes. Question 1: Operating Levy when a larger operating request failed — mediately to plan for $4.5 million in Jordan (ISD # 717) In the Westonka school district, voters with 65 percent voting “no.” The 2018 budget reductions.” Question 1: Operating Levy approved an operating levy by nearly a vote led to $1.3 million in school budget Voters also rejected Question 2, a Question 2: Bonding Levy two-to-one margin. cuts. bond referendum, which would have Question 3: Bonding Levy This year, a more vigorous grassroots built a new school. The vote was 5,819 In the Jordan school district, voters www.minneapolisunions.org November 15, 2019 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 7 This is what solidarity looks like

Anoka-Hennepin teachers turn out, 350 strong, for meeting with school board ANOKA — Members of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota turned out clad in their red union colors, 350 strong, for a “Meet and Confer” session November 6 with the school district’s board members. This show of soli- darity came the day after election day, when AHEM members’ efforts helped to unseat a 20-year school board incumbent and elect Erin Heers-McArdle to the Anoka-Hennepin School Board. AHEM president Val Holthus comment- ed: “I’m so proud and impressed with our membership!” See story in “Local Union News,” page 9. Report Holiday continued from page 1 without any party seeking to upset long set- tled precedent—reveal an intent to defy the law, its values, and its goals.” Shopping & According to the EPI report, examples of harmful actions the Trump NLRB has taken or proposed include: Entertainment n Undermining collective bargaining rights by giving employers more power to make unilateral changes without consulting Guide with the union, gerrymandering bargaining units to undermine organizing drives, and withdrawing recognition from existing unions; n Stripping tens of thousands of student workers and Uber drivers of their right to organize under the NLRA; n Narrowing the definition of “joint employer”— which makes it harder for temporary and contract workers to bargain with the firms that control their wages and working conditions; n Giving employers more power to pre- RICARDO LEVINS MORALES ART STUDIO vent workers and union organizers from Original Art for Justice • Great Cards & Gifts organizing and protesting on the employ- er’s property, even when employers let oth- er groups on their property to solicit. “The Trump NLRB has systematically rolled back workers’ right under the NLRA and they show no sign of slowing down,” said EPI’s Lynn Rhinehart, report co-au- thor. “Congress has a responsibility to hold the NLRB accountable for their actions, Saturday and policymakers should pass legislation to Dec. 14 restore and strengthen workers’ rights to 10-5pm organize and collectively bargain.” 3260 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls. The authors also report that the Trump or www.RLMArtStudio.com administration has proposed reducing the NLRB budget by 11 percent for FY 2020 and reducing staffing levels of the agency, despite an increase of workers joining the private-sector workforce. For a copy of the full report, “Unprece- dented: The Trump NLRB’s attack on work- ers’ rights,” visit epi.org. Page 8 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 15, 2019 www.minneapolisunions.org Local Union News AFSCME Local 552: rallies.” Standing ovations supported the we are united in what is best for our Latonya Reeves receives Council 5’s “Due to pressure by members and sup- teachers who took the risk of retribution members. Regardless of what was said Rick Scott Political Activism Award porters, the U has moved on two of our pri- and spoke out about the desire to be treat- tonight, we made a statement, which for Latonya Reeves, president of orities,” the Local 3800 update noted. “We ed as professionals and not as robots that me was transformative. Decisions are AFSCME Local 552 — Hennepin need to turn up the heat to get the Universi- deliver scripted, unimaginative curricu- made by those who show up… We County probation officers — was hon- ty to address the needs of long-term work- lum. showed up and supported our members ored at AFSCME Council 5’s annual ers and those at the top of the pay scale.” High school teachers spoke about a and everything we stand for.” convention last month in Duluth. In the meantime, the U of M announced highly successful literacy grant. After Carpenters Local 322: Reeves received Council 5’s “Rick a November 5 contract settlement under showing data and facts that support real Members-only holiday party December 17 Scott Political Activism Award,” present- which the annual salary for Gophers foot- student improvement, they urged the Carpenters Local 322’s members- ed each year to an individual member, a ball coach P.J. Fleck will increase from board to allow teachers to maintain the only holiday party will be Tuesday, De- local union, or a group of members or lo- $3.6 million to $4.6 million. strategies gained through the Striving cember 17 at the union hall at 710 Olive cal unions in recognition of outstanding “This at the same time they are crying Readers Comprehensive Literacy Street, Saint Paul. Check-in begins at work in electoral, legislative and other poverty in union contract negotiations with (SRCL) Grant. 5:00 p.m. The local meeting begins at political activity on behalf of AFSCME. their lowest-paid workers,” the Local 3800 Coon Rapids Middle School teachers 6:00 p.m. Prize drawings will be award- Reeves, Minneapolis, was elected presi- Facebook page commented. “We demand a spoke eloquently and passionately about ed immediately after the general mem- dent of AFSCME Local 552 in November real raise for front-line clerical, technical the negative effects they are experienc- bership meeting. Food will be catered by 2018. She has worked for 11 years for Hen- and health care workers at the U of M!” ing with overcrowding. Student behav- Famous Dave’s with bar service by nepin County and for five years as a career Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota: iors escalate quickly, principals are Mancini’s. Each member will receive a probation officer and member of Local 552. 350 teachers turn out to voice concerns stretched, and teachers have no space to $25 Cub Foods gift card. Event details AFSCME Local 3800: at meeting with school board prep. The room was filled with teachers will be e-mailed. Union cites progress in U of M About 350 Anoka-Hennepin teachers holding back tears as they listened to Cement Masons Local 633: contract negotiations packed the District Staff Development their colleagues’ daily struggles. Holiday party December 3 In an October 30 update, AFSCME Center November 6 to voice their con- “We saw [November 6] what the Cement Masons Local 633 invites all Local 3800 reported some positive cerns with working conditions to the power of unity can accomplish,” com- members to the local’s annual holiday movement in contract negotiations with Anoka-Hennepin school board. Three mented Val Holthus, president of Ano- party at the regular union meeting, com- the University of Minnesota. times per year, teachers participate in ka-Hennepin Education Minnesota. ing Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. at For year two of the contract, the U of “Meet and Confer” where the school “Thank you, members, for showing up. the Local 633 training center, 2180 Old M has put a 2.5 percent across-the-board board members hear about what’s work- At the next ‘Meet and Confer’ we expect Highway 8, New Brighton. Following salary increase on the table plus steps. ing and what’s not working in class- a follow-up from the district on all of the the meeting, a holiday dinner will be In addition, the update continued, “after rooms. topics that were discussed. Please put served and door prizes will be given 10 years, the U has finally made movement Over and over, elementary teachers March 4, 2020 on your calendars for the away. The event is also a chance to view to reducing the number of steps, thanks to communicated that increased workload, next ‘Meet and Confer.’ Let’s keep up the the apprentices’ work on the annual the ceaseless efforts of members over the constant testing, student behavior and momentum of positive change.” “Concrete Christmas” display. past decade, those who have signed peti- lack of para support are significant stress- As one member said, “seeing the tions, worn AFSCME green and attended ors that impede students’ learning. rooms filled with our teachers tells me LOCAL UNION NEWS page 10 Retiree Meetings Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council: 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. (one block south of The Retirees Club holiday luncheon has information, contact the Local 15 office at Next regular meeting November 21 Hanson Blvd.) been set for Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 612-333-8601. The next regular meeting of the Minneapolis Minneapolis South: First Wednesday of St. Patrick’s Church in Edina. Starting time is Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Retirees: Regional Retiree Council, AFL-CIO will be each month, 8:00 a.m., VFW Post 5555, 6715 11:00 a.m., followed by a sit-down meal at ‘Rusty Tinners’ Xmas Party December 10 Thursday, November 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield. 12:00 noon. Information requiring an RSVP The Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 “Rusty p.m. at the United Labor Centre, 312 Central St. Paul: Second Wednesday of each will be sent via US Mail. Tinners” retirees club’s 34th annual Christ- Ave, SE, Minneapolis, Room 218. Committees month, 12 noon, Mattie’s, 365 N. Concord For more information, contact the IBEW mas Party will be Tuesday, December 10 at also will meet. St., South St. Paul. Local 292 office at 612-379-1292. 12 noon at the Maplewood union hall, 1681 For December, no general membership CWA Local 7200 Retirees: Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Chapter 59: E. Cope Ave. meeting but committees will meet. Holiday luncheon planned December 10 Next meeting will be December 3 Come have a delicious turkey dinner, win For 2020, the first general membership The Retired Members Club of Communi- Minneapolis Retired Teachers, Chapter 59 prizes, and visit with former co-workers and meeting will be January 16. Committees also cations Workers of America Local 7200 will will meet Tuesday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m. friends. Notices will be sent out to all mem- will meet. celebrate Christmas with a holiday luncheon at the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, 67 bers. If you don’t receive this mailing, contact For the schedule of committee meetings, Tuesday, December 10 at 12 noon at the CWA Eighth Ave. NE, Minneapolis. (Note: This Paul Lesch. contact Graeme Allen. Local 7200 union hall, 3521 E. Lake Street, meeting originally was planned for November Reservations and checks must be sent in Parking will be reimbursed if you park in the Minneapolis. The catered-in menu will in- 26 but was rescheduled due to the Thanksgiv- by November 29. Make checks payable to St. Anthony Main Public Parking Ramp (at the clude a main course plus beverage and holi- ing holiday). Sheet Metal Local #10 Retirees Club and corner of 2nd St. SE and University Ave. SE), day dessert. The cost will be $10. The event Pipefitters Local 539 Retirees: mail to Paul Lesch, 9930 204th St, Court N., across University from the United Labor Centre will include door prizes. RSVP to Kathy at ‘Fazed Out Fitters’ meet third Wednesday Forest Lake, MN 55025. Any questions, call building. Just park and when you come to the 763-560-5236. Leave a message with your Pipefitters Local 539 retirees — the “Fazed Paul Lesch at 651-433-3748. meeting we will give you a parking voucher. name and the number attending. For more in- Out Fitters” — meet the third Wednesday of each U of M Facilities Management For more information about the Council, formation, call CWA Local 7200 at 612-722- month at 11:00 a.m. at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. and Maintenance Retirees: contact Graeme Allen, community and political 7200. NE, Minneapolis. New members welcome. Meet last Tuesday of month organizer for the Minneapolis Regional Labor IBEW Local 292 Retirees: Plumbers Local 15 Retirees: Retirees from the University of Minnesota Federation, at 612-321-5672 or e-mail graeme@ ‘Senior Sparkies’ meet December 10 Meet the third Tuesday of each month Maintenance Department meet the last Tues- minneapolisunions.org. The IBEW Local 292 Retirees — “Senior All retired Plumbers Local 15 members day of each month at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast ATU Local 1005 Retirees: Sparkies”— will meet Tuesday, December 10 at are invited to attend retiree meetings, continu- at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. Meet North, South, and St. Paul the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, ing the third Tuesday of every month at 12 If your union local’s retirees group wishes to Here is the schedule for the Amalgamated Minneapolis, in the Guy Alexander Conference noon at Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling list your meeting notices here, please contact Transit Union Local 1005 retiree meetings: Room (second floor). Refreshments will be Center, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis the Labor Review at 612-379-4725 or e-mail Minneapolis North: Second Tuesday of served at 12 noon. The meeting will begin at (corner of Marshall and 8th Ave.). For more [email protected]. each month, 8:30 a.m., Coon Rapids VFW, 12:30 p.m. We will be having a guest speaker. www.minneapolisunions.org November 15, 2019 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 9 More Local Union News continued from page 9 fi xing our roads and bridges,” George said. “There is a lot more we can do as a Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34: state with more dedicated funding, and Holiday party planned December 7 we will continue to fi ght for it so more Members of Heat and Frost Insulators communities in Minnesota can meet their Local 34 and one adult guest are invited transportation needs.” to the union’s holiday party, planned for Pipefitters Local 539: Saturday, December 7. Children’s Xmas Party December 7 The event will take place at the new Pipefi tters Local 539’s Children’s InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Christmas Party for members’ children Airport Hotel, 5005 Glumack Dr., Min- and grandchildren will be Saturday, De- neapolis. Social hour from 6:00-7:00 cember 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, p.m. will be followed by dinner at 7:00 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. p.m. A voucher for the hotel parking The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and will ramp will be provided at the dinner. feature food, treats and refreshments and For more information, or to register, a photo-opp with Santa and Mrs. Claus. visit www.insulators34.org/members/ The pool will be open for members and christmas. Register by November 28. their families, so remember swimsuits! A block of rooms at a discounted rate Local unions show solidarity with 220 striking Members are asked to bring non-perish- is available at the hotel. Reserve by No- able food items for a food shelf donation. vember 28 at 612-725-0500. SAG- AFTRA Twin Cities Local: Minnesota Newspaper Guild: USW Local 63B members at Carley Foundry Members participated in inaugural Ballots for election due December 9 BLAINE — The Local 63B picket lines at Carley Foundry got a boost November 8 Catalyst Content Festival in Duluth Members of the Minnesota Newspa- from scores of members from other unions in a rousing display of solidarity. The 220 Carley Foundry SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local per and Communications Guild by now workers began an unfair labor practice strike November 2. “When we get done with this, we plan on members participated in the inaugural should have received a ballot for the do- having a fair contract for all of us,” USW Local 63B president John Munsterman told the crowd. As the Catalyst Content Festival October 9-13 over election for the Guild’s national Labor Review went to press November 8, additional contract talks were planned for November 12. in Duluth. president. The envelope would have For several months prior, a working come from the American Arbitration As- meeting will follow. The new address is ect’s award to union contractors: group comprised of Twin Cities Local sociation. Ballots must be returned by 2277 Hwy. 36 W., Suite 301, Roseville, “I congratulate our partners at Shafer members and staff worked to coordinate December 9 to be counted. MN 55113. For any questions, contact Contracting and others that will build the the union’s participation across the fi ve A video of a 90-minute online debate organizer Haylee Hilton at 612-432- Highway 14 expansion project. Union days of the festival. October 26 between the two candidates 9634. contractors employing highly-skilled During the festival, SAG-AFTRA may be viewed at The NewsGuild’s web- Operating Engineers Local 49: union Operating Engineers get the job members mixed with industry leaders, site: http://newsguild.org/mediaguild3/ Union celebrates beginning of done right, on time, and under budget. attended screenings, participated in table guild-debate-2019. US Highway 14 reconstruction Local 49 is also proud to have been a reads of original scripts and worked to OPEIU Local 12: A ceremonial groundbreaking took driving force behind the push to secure promote the talent of the local’s profes- Office opening party November 20 place November 1 in Owatonna for the increased infrastructure funding in Min- sional performers. OPEIU Local 12 recently moved into expansion of U.S. Highway 14, which nesota for the last few years.” Previously known as the Independent a new offi ce and wants to open it up for when completed will become a four-lane “This project is being completed be- Television Festival, this was Catalyst’s all members to see. An offi ce opening highway from I-35W to Rochester. cause we secured the dedication of auto fi rst year in Duluth, which will become party with free food and refreshments Jason George, Operating Engineers parts sales tax to the road fund, and be- the festival’s permanent home. will be Wednesday, November 20 from Local 49 business manager, released the cause of a major push for more money in Catalyst is an open public festival show- 5:00-7:00 p.m. The general membership following statement regarding the proj- the last few bonding bills dedicated to casing independent video story-telling.

November 15, 2019 ad Pipefi tters Local 539 OFFICIAL NOTICE 1/6 page PIPERS 2020 dues notices coming soon Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Please remember to pay your dues for July- to accept nominations for Executive Board December 2019. The 2020 Invoices will be sent out soon. Nominations for the following Executive Board positions of the Minneapo- lis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO will be held at the regularly sched- Christmas Party coming December 7 uled meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 217-218 The University of Minnesota Labor The Annual Christmas Party will be December of the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, Minneapolis. Education Service (LES) is seeking an 7, 2019 at the Double Tree by Hilton. More The positions on the Executive Board are as follows: President, Executive educator to join our teaching staff. information will be sent out closer to the date. Vice-President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice- We’re looking for someone who can lead labor Initiation letters President, Recording Secretary, Register Clerk, Deputy Register Clerk, Ser- education courses for working adults, design cus- Initiation letters and paperwork will be sent out at geant-At-Arms, Reading Clerk and five Trustees. tomized curriculum, and coordinate and implement the beginning of December. Initiation will be The election for the above-mentioned Executive Board positions will take educational programs, often in collaboration with January 8, 2020 at the monthly union meeting. place at the regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 6:00 other staff. The position requires teaching expertise Condolences p.m. in Rooms 217-218 of the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, Min- using diverse methodologies and effectiveness in Condolences go out to the family of Dean Maser. neapolis. relating to a wide variety of worker organizations. Nominations and election schedule are in accordance with the Constitution Apply by 11/22/19. Complete descrip- If you would like something added to the Pipers section of of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, Article IV. Any tion and APPLICATION process is here: the Labor Review, call the offi ce at (612) 379-4711. Local whose per capita are in arrears three months or more will be unable to https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/fi nd-job. Paid for by Pipefi tters Local 539 • www.pipefi tters539.com vote. SEARCH for job 333036.

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November 20, 2015 ad OFFICIAL NOTICE 1/6 page Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation to accept nominations for Executive Board Nominations for the following Executive Board positions of the Minneapo- lis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO will be held at the regularly sched- uled meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 217-218 of the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, Minneapolis. The positions on the Executive Board are as follows: President, Executive Vice-President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice- President, Recording Secretary, Register Clerk, Deputy Register Clerk, Ser- geant-At-Arms, Reading Clerk and five Trustees. The election for the above-mentioned Executive Board positions will take place at the regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 217-218 of the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Avenue, Min- neapolis. 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IBEW Local Union 292 Are you on facebook? Minneapolis Electrical Workers ‘Like’ the Holidays Church of St. Patrick’s, Mahon Center, 6820 St. Patrick’s Local 292 wishes friends and family a safe and festive Hol- Lane, Edina. Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation… iday Season. The office will be closed Thursday, November Blood drive 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Holiday. The Local 292 will be holding a blood drive for the Red Cross Christmas Holiday will be observed Tuesday, December 24 Tuesday, December 10, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Call the office and Wednesday, December 25. at 612-379-1292 to get more information or to schedule an • News Updates • Action Alerts • Holiday Parties appointment to give blood. The Children’s Christmas party will be Saturday, December 7 Condolences at 9 a.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center. As a remind- Brother Eugene F. Herschberger; Brother Robert P. Dynkavitch; • Links • Photos of Union Events • er, the party is for members’ children and grandchildren. The Brother Richard C. Crowell; Brother Ervin M. Kraemer members-only party will be Friday, December 13 at 6 p.m. See you at the General Membership Meeting, at the United Labor Centre, 2nd floor. The Retirees Christmas 7:00 p.m. on the Second Tuesday www.facebook.com/minneapolisunions Party will be Wednesday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at the Paid for by IBEW Local 292 • www.ibew292.org www.minneapolisunions.org November 15, 2019 • Minneapolis Labor Review • Page 11 Election Night, November 5, 2019 ‘I couldn’t have done it without the support of Labor and the hard work that union members put in — people coming from across the Twin Cities who knew the importance of this race.’ —Tim Busse, Mayor-Elect of Bloomington

Bloomington Mayor-Elect Tim Busse greeted supporters at an election night gathering. Busse was elected with nearly 56 percent of the vote. “The people of Bloomington have given a clear message in a number of ways,” he said. “We’re going to continue to move forward boldly.” An eight-year member of the Bloomington City Council, Busse was endorsed in his race for Mayor by the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO and several of its affiliated unions.

Celebrating a win by Jenna Carter, MRLF-endorsed candidate for Bloomington City MRLF-endorsed Dwayne A. Lowman (center) celebrates his re-election to Blooming- Council At Large. Back row, left to right: Jigme Ugen, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota; ton City Council District I with AFSCME Council 5’s Abbas Omar (left) and Kathleen Casey Hudek, MRLF; Abbas Omar, AFSCME Council 5; candidate Jenna Carter; Farber (right). Wade Luneburg, UNITE HERE Local 17. Front row, left to right: Kathleen Farber, AFSCME Council 5; Uriel Perez Espinoza, UNITE HERE Local 17; Kim Nelson, See news coverage of 2019 election results, page 1 North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.

At an election night gathering, members of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota and other supporters celebrated Erin Heers-McArdle’s election to the Anoka-Hennepin School Board. Heers-McArdle was endorsed by AHEM, by the MRLF, and by SEIU Local 284. She defeated the 20-year incumbent, Tom Heidemann — the board chair — in the race for the board’s District 1 seat. “We did it! Thank you to everyone who be- lieved in this race and worked so hard to invest in a brighter future for our kids,” said McAr- dle (center, wearing white print shirt and blue jacket). Page 12 • Minneapolis Labor Review • November 15, 2019 www.minneapolisunions.org