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Jan. 29, 2020

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Powerful Organizing "Expands the Horizon of What's Possible" at St. Stephens Human Services

The Minneapolis-St Paul metro region is in the middle of a housing crisis. Home prices are rising, rents have skyrocketed, and construction of new housing has not kept pace with the number of people moving to the region.

Powerful Organizing "Expands the Horizon of What's Possible" at St. Stephens Human Services

Jan. 29, 2020

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You, Your Pension & Your Union

When it comes to retirement plans, most working Americans have only a few options. For many public workers, though, a pension promises a secure, dignified retirement after a lifetime of service.

You, Your Pension & Your Union

Jan. 27, 2020

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2019 Elections Roundup

Election Day 2019 was a big victory for working families. Across the country, voters elected pro-worker candidates for state and local government, providing further evidence of growing political momentum for working people.

2019 Elections Roundup

Dec. 20, 2019

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AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director Update

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AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director Update

Dec. 20, 2019

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Vacation Donation a Game-Changer for DNR Award Winner with Terminal Diagnosis

Marvin Timmons is a self-declared union man, through and through. He’s also a veteran; a “mechanical guy;” a loving husband, grandfather and brother; a lover of animals and nature; and, in his own words, a “forever optimist.”

Vacation Donation a Game-Changer for DNR Award Winner with Terminal Diagnosis