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Breakfast with Rep. Dean Phillips

Last week members of over a dozen labor unions were joined for a breakfast roundtable by a very special guest: freshman Congressman Dean Phillips.

Breakfast with Rep. Dean Phillips

AFSCME Members Fight Back at AMRTC

Last week, members of AFSCME Local 1307 joined with members of MNA and MAPE at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) for an informational picket.

AFSCME Members Fight Back at AMRTC

AFSCME Activism: A Family Tradition

As AFSCME Local 66 celebrates the union’s 100th anniversary this year, members are looking back on their union’s long, rich history – and how it’s impacted their lives, families and communities. For Sandy Pernu Wallin, the AFSCME connection runs deep.

AFSCME Activism: A Family Tradition

Jill Erzar: Minnesota's Ambassadors to the Natural World

Some people have wild stories about their coworkers. Jill’s, though, are unique.

Jill Erzar is a zookeeper at Como Zoo in St Paul. Her coworkers are giraffes, bison, reindeer, kudu, zebra, and other hooved animals of all shapes and sizes.

Jill Erzar: Minnesota's Ambassadors to the Natural World

Amanda and Justin: The Paid Family Leave All Families Deserve

Last summer, paid leave bought Justin and Amanda Aurelius something priceless: time off together with their new baby.

“It’s been the best time,” said Justin. “It’s like winning a lottery ticket, the time with your family, the bonding. We’re very lucky.”

Amanda and Justin: The Paid Family Leave All Families Deserve