Labor unions unhappy with Delta deal Airline executives today sketched out terms of Delta's acquisition of Northwest Airlines. But the course the merger takes is also in the hands of the people who fly the planes, carry the luggage and pour the coffee.April 15, 2008
IBM announces new Rochester-built servers. IBM has introduced a new line of servers designed and built in Rochester, Minn. aimed at small to medium businesses.April 2, 2008
How to keep a good job in a bad economy As employers and employees contemplate an upcoming recession, Midmorning discusses how to hang on to your job or find a better one.Midmorning, March 13, 2008
Union battle heats up in A.G. Swanson's office Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and many of her employees are at odds over a union organization effort within the office. Some employees say they've faced harassment and intimidation for their union support.March 7, 2008
Regional businesses call for more foreign workers The federal government limits the number of foreign workers who get work visas each year. Some regional businesses say they need more skilled immigrants to
keep their companies growing.March 3, 2008
Security guards call one-day strike Hundreds of security guards across the Twin Cities stage a one-day strike against three large private security companies.February 25, 2008
Pilot seniority is sticking point in airline merger deal Merger talks between Northwest and Delta airlines and their pilots have apparently resolved issues related to pilot pay, stock and other issues. But the two pilot groups are still deadlocked over how to combine the separate pilot seniority lists into one. And that could kill a deal.February 20, 2008
Minn. film & TV writers excited by new contract Minnesota film and television writers say they are thrilled with the tentative contract between the Writers Guild of America and the entertainment industry.February 11, 2008
Star Tribune cutting 58 workers, mostly in circulation The Star Tribune will lay off 58 people, most
of them in circulation, as revenue continues to fall faster than
expected, Publisher and Chairman Chris Harte wrote in a memo to
employees on Monday.February 11, 2008
Macy's reorganization sends Mpls. duties to New York Department store operator Macy's Inc. said
Wednesday it will cut about 2,300 management jobs as it consolidates three regional divisions, including Macy's North, based in Minneapolis. The company says 950 jobs in Minneapolis are affected.February 6, 2008
MnSCU, faculty reach contract agreement A joint statement from the union and the State Universities Chancellor James McCormick says the deal will bring faculty salaries more in line with peer institutions.February 4, 2008