Bill would help veterans find jobs Advocates for military members are hoping the Legislature will enact measures to reduce unemployment among the state's veterans.January 27, 2012
Right-to-work backers laud new think-tank report Supporters of a constitutional amendment to make union membership voluntary in Minnesota say a new report backs up the need to make the change. Opponents are gearing up for a fight.January 26, 2012
Pay a sticking point for manufacturers seeking skilled workers Factories are experiencing a shortage of skilled and qualified workers and as a result haven't been able to grow. Trade schools can't graduate students from their manufacturing programs fast enough to meet employers' hunger for talent.January 26, 2012
AFL-CIO launches new ad campaign The AFL-CIO is launching a new advertising campaign to promote unions as a voice for all working people, a move that comes amid declining membership and growing hostility to organized labor in a number of states.January 18, 2012
Union leaders request meeting with sugar company Union leaders for locked-out American Crystal Sugar Co. workers have asked a federal mediator to lead another round of negotiations.January 11, 2012
Q&A: Hashim Yonis of STEP-UP The Obama administration is launching a venture to improve employment for low-income and disconnected youth. The initiative brings together businesses, non-profits and government to provide opportunities this summer and beyond.January 5, 2012
4 Minnesota Kmart stores slated to close Four Kmart stores in Minnesota are set to close as part of the store closings announced this week by the parent company of Sears and Kmart.December 30, 2011
A photographic history tour of the St. Paul Ford plant The Ford assembly plant in St. Paul is closing down for good on Dec. 16, after a century of auto manufacturing in the Twin Cities. The history of the plant mirrored the development of the entire auto industry. Historian Brian McMahon takes us on a photographic tour.December 16, 2011
Unemployment drop ends extended benefits for jobless Minnesotans Unemployment in Minnesota has dropped to 5.9 percent, disqualifying the state from the federal extended unemployment benefits program. Thousands of unemployed Minnesotans could find bad news in their mailbox Friday, if they haven't already.December 16, 2011
Uneven support among opponents of child-care workers unionization Opponents of a campaign to unionize in-home child-care providers have boasted that their lawsuit that stopped the union vote is backed by a broad coalition of like-minded organizations.December 15, 2011