(ISSN 0023-6667) Labor wins 6, “loses” 1 in Primary The August 14 Primary Nolan won the Democratic pri- progress in America. And Election found North East Area mary with 20,840 votes committed to defeating Chip Labor Council-endorsed candi- (38.3%). He was the DFL- Cravaack and taking back the dates losing only one of seven endorsed candidate and the 8th for middle class families contests. In the one contest only one who sought party struggling to get ahead.” they lost the winning candi- endorsement. Nolan was In state legislative races date, Tim Faust in Minnesota endorsed by the Minnesota NEALC-endorsed candidates House District 11B, was labor- AFL-CIO on August 20. won 4 of 5 contests with only endorsed the last time he ran. “I am so proud to have the Nathan Johnson of Pine City An Injury to One is an Injury to All! Winning candidates now endorsement of the Minnesota losing. Tim Faust of Mora beat WEDNESDAY VOL. 119 move through to the November AFL-CIO,” Nolan said. “We him with 2193 (62.6%)votes to AUGUST 29, 2012 NO. 5 6 General Election. In most of must always fight for working 1311 (37.4%). the races in this region, win- families and rebuild the middle Faust served two terms in ning a DFL Primary Election class in order to truly strength- the MN House, 2007–2010, pretty much assures a candi- en America.” from what was known as date of a November win. Coming in second to Nolan District 8B then. He had been The top of the ticket was the was former state senator Tarryl both DFL and AFL-CIO primary for the U.S. Senate and Clark with 17,552 (32.3%). endorsed in those elections. Senator Amy Klobuchar won Former Duluth city councilor This year Senate District 11 easily against three chal- Jeff Anderson finished third convention delegates chose not lengers. She received 91% of with 16,035 (29.5%) votes. to endorse in the race. Labor the 202385 Democratic votes Nolan, Clark, and Anderson chose first time candidate cast. The Republican primary held a unity press conference at Johnson. winner Kurt Bills got 51% of the Duluth Labor Temple the This year redistricting creat- the 123996 votes cast. day after the election to solidi- ed a new House District 11A Independent Stephen Williams fy their supporters in an effort with an open seat. also advances getting 60% of to defeat Republican Congress- DFL and NEALC-endorsed those 5137 votes. man Chip Cravaack in Novem- Mike Sundin defeated Cloquet The AFL-CIO stayed away ber. He got 20,471 votes in his mayor Bruce Ahlgren in the from the 8th Congressional uncontested primary. DFL primary, 2364 (57.6%) to Larry “the Laborer (1091)” Anderson reacts as Mike District’s U.S. House of In an email Nolan said, 1740 (42.4%). Sundin and Mike Kuitu (IUOE 49), right, tally the vote Representatives race. No “The primary contest is over A member of Painters & count for Carlton County election night August 14. The endorsement was made as all and we are united as Allied Trades Local 106 and numbers gave Sundin (IUPAT 106) a DFL Primary Election three candidates had some Democrats...Today, Nolan sup- president of the Labor World win in MN House District 11A. Bruce Lotti (USW 1028), labor backing. porters, Clark supporters and Board of Directors, first time left, is enjoying what he’s hearing. Former congressman Rick Anderson supporters are candidate Sundin carried 34 of together once again as 8th 47 precincts, with four ties. He Rep. Kerry Gauthier withdraws in 7B race District DFL supporters - proud even beat Ahlgren in Cloquet, members of a political family 669 to 625. DFL and Labor-endorsed 56, that he was 18. said they were shocked dis- passionately committed to State Representative Kerry After the incident came to mayed by Gauthier’s poor See Primary...page 7 Gauthier announced August light August 14, Gauthier said behavior in the incident but 22nd that he will “withdraw” it was a private matter and he wanted to stand behind a friend WHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE? from his re-election bid for would not go into it. The next in his tough times. Duluth’s District 7B seat. morning he was admitted to a “I worked in Child Protect- Labor Day activities, screenings...page 2 Gauthier has been surround- Duluth hospital after overdos- ion Services for 30 years and I Letters and opinions...page 3 ed with controversy since he ing on prescription medication know a child molester,” said Georgia Pacific closing hits 120 Steel Workers...page 4 was discovered emerging from in what he admitted was sui- Netland of his time working for UAW 241 strike ends with agreement...page 5 bushes at the Thompson Hill cide attempt. St. Louis County. “Gauthier is “Organized Crime” by Miller and Boverman...page 6 rest stop by a State Trooper Calls for his resignation no child molester.” investigating suspicious behav- came from Governor Dayton, By the evening of that Trans Pacific pact more for corporations ...page 8 ior on the night of July 22. Lieutenant Gov. Yvonne morning television interview Right wing seeks to control state courts...page 10 Gauthier and a 17-year old boy Prettner Solon, House Minority Gauthier announced that he DOL’s Oates understands unions...page 12 admitted to the officer that they Leader Paul Thissen (DFL- had changed his mind and Colombia hunger strikers get talks with GM...page 13 had been engaging in consen- Minneapolis), DFL Party Chair would not seek re-election. Union Sportsman marathon on television...page 14 sual oral sex after the two met Ken Martin, and just about Gauthier’s name will on Craigslist. Neither Gauthier everyone else in positions of remain on the November 6 Labor management working in construction...page 16 or the youth knew the other. power in the state. Much of the General Election ballot even EPI: Raise minimum wage to create jobs...page 17 The age of consent is 16 and no language used against Gauthier though he is withdrawing Trade Union Directory...page 18 charges have been filed in the was very harsh, including because he is doing so after the Are union workers healthier?...page 19 case. The youth admitted to the Duluth’s other state representa- August 14 Primary Election. AFL-CIO SuperPac on the attack...page 20 officer that he told Gauthier, tive Tom Huntley, who called Gauthier said he would not Gauthier a child molester. attend a special legislative ses- Do Buy Labor Day picnic items...page 20 On the morning of August sion in St. Paul last Friday Fed opposes tax cuts for rich earners...page 21 22 Gauthier gave a television because he would be a distrac- UMLES classes for union members...page 22 interview in which he said he tion to the flood relief discus- Fosle, Simonson enter 7B race...page 23 would continue to run and let sions for Duluth and northern Chili Cook-off kicks off United Way Campaign...page 23 the voters of his central and western Duluth district decide See Gauthier...page 23 Unions are good for all of us...page 24 whether he should serve and not metro power brokers. LaborLabor Day,Day, 20092009 Walking behind him in that 2012 TV interview were Duluth 2012 AFL-CIO Central Labor Body president Dan O’Neill and North East Area Labor Council president Alan Netland. Both Labor Day has many options for workers CLB to screen St. Louis Co. Labor Day activities Mon- are many other great events for at [email protected] day, Sept. 3 will carry a little young and old alike which are or 651-222-3787, ext. 16. Commissioner races Sept. 13 more excitement in this huge listed in their ad on this page. The Duluth AFL-CIO The Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body has scheduled presidential election year. In The Iron Range Labor Central Labor Body’s 121st Committee On Political Education (COPE) screenings for St. Minnesota every member is up Assembly will host their Labor Labor Day Picnic will be from Louis County Commissioner races for Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6:00 for election and some seats are Day observance on Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. at the beautiful p.m. prior to their regular monthly meeting. Recommendations wide open as a result of redis- Sept. 2 in Virginia’s Olcott Bayfront Park. The food, for endorsement will be considered and voted on by Central tricting this year. So don’t be Park from noon to 5:00 p.m. drinks, parking and just about Body delegates only at the monthly meeting following the surprised if you get a little The IRLA hosts their event everything else is free thanks to screenings. polarized as you take a rest on Sunday to allow politicians the many sponsors who support Districts 2, 3, and 5 have elections this year and all fall under from your labors and prepare and dignitaries the opportunity the all volunteer, all donation the Duluth Central Body’s jurisdiction. for summer’s end. to attend as many events as event. The only thing you’d In eastern Duluth’s District 2 incumbent Steve O’Neil, who The Minnesota State Fair possible. Go get yourself some need money for is to buy raffle has carried labor’s endorsement, will face Becky Hall. will run through Labor Day of that Iron Range hospitality tickets or for kids’ games. Each In western Duluth’s District 3, incumbent Chris Dahlberg, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO and the great food.