How a SCOTUS decision will affect public sector unions Earlier this year the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 on "fair-share" union dues. A ruling on this issue is expected in the coming days.June 19, 2018
How will St. Cloud handle the loss of one of its largest employers? In January, Electrolux announced that it's closing a manufacturing plant in St. Cloud. In a new economic impact analysis, economists say the plant's closure will send waves through the local economy. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis to learn more about the situation, and how St. Cloud is responding.April 4, 2018
St. Paul teachers authorize strike vote The union has proposed increased support staffing and extending funding for a "restorative practices" discipline approach.January 24, 2018
As workforce shrinks, construction industry feels crunch The housing bust a decade ago devastated the construction field, as people left the industry after jobs dried up. And now, business owners are worried about a workforce crunch in the coming years.October 31, 2017