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There's a manufacturing renaissance, but at what cost? The American South is undergoing a manufacturing renaissance, but what are working conditions really like?March 28, 2017
Mostly minority, mostly for Trump: Worthington mulls its future Worthington, Minn., went solidly for Donald Trump in the presidential election. That doesn't seem to square up with the town's need for immigrant workers and its increasingly diverse population.February 27, 2017
Climate Cast: Wind turbines create economic and environmental opportunities A new report says growth in the solar and wind industries is creating more jobs and more opportunities to provide clean energy.February 9, 2017
Minnesota's changing: Here are key takeaways from new Census data Minnesotans are getting older and more diverse, and many of us go to college. But racial disparities have only worsened since the 2008 recession, Census data show.December 8, 2016
Wanted: Workers to fill Rochester's growing labor shortage Rochester-area businesses are competing now for skilled trade and service workers and must find 30,000 more in the next 20 years. One observer says Rochester will need to attract workers by essentially outbidding other cities.December 1, 2016
The middle-aged men missing from America's workforce Why are men of "prime age" missing from the workforce? And what does it mean for the economy?December 1, 2016
The story of organizing Twin Cities janitors Maricela Flores shared her story of bringing a janitor's union to Target, Macy's and Best Buy.November 10, 2016
Allina nurses settlement could embolden hospitals Labor analysts say Allina's victory will shape other nursing contract negotiations.October 24, 2016
MCAD faculty vote to unionize Two separate bargaining units approved joining the Service Employees International Union Local 284.October 19, 2016
After weeks on strike, Allina nurses approve new contract More than 4,000 Allina nurses return to work as soon as this weekend after ratifying a new contract Thursday.October 13, 2016
Mpls. College of Art and Design faculty voting on unionization Ballots are being sent to Minneapolis College of Art and Design faculty for a vote on whether to join SEIU Local 284.October 5, 2016
Minnesota's labor trafficking problem is getting worse A new report sheds light on underlying causes of labor trafficking and how we can stop this modern form of slavery.September 30, 2016
3 weeks into strike, nurses union and Allina resume contract talks A federal mediator called negotiators back to the bargaining table last week, but that doesn't mean the two sides are ready to cut a deal.September 27, 2016
High-stakes Allina nurses strike remains at standstill after two weeks Neither Allina Health nor the nurses' union wants to make the first move toward more negotiations. Will a mediator call them back?September 16, 2016
Workplace dangers take the stage in Allina nurses strike Allina Health officials downplayed striking nurses concerns that the company would step back from an agreement to boost hospital security.September 15, 2016
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