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• Blackduck company recruits Latino workers to fill labor gap
  Anderson Fabrics in northern Minnesota, is the largest maker of custom drapery products in the country. It's located in the small town of Blackduck, a half-hour north of Bemidji. Because of its geographic isolation, the company has struggled to find the skilled workers it needs. Company officials think they may have found a solution in the Twin Cities Latino community.December 27, 2004
• There's no place like the office for the holidays
  The normally tricky task of negotiating ethical situations in the office becomes even more so with the advent of holiday parties and gift giving.December 6, 2004
• Mechanics say Northwest's opening proposal could mean long, difficult talks ahead
  Earlier this month, pilots with Eagan-based Northwest Airlines approved a deal to save the carrier $300 million a year. The nation's fourth-largest airline needs to turn its books from red to black, as carriers around it slide toward bankruptcy. With the pilots in-hand, Northwest has brought specific proposals to a second major union -- its mechanics. But top union officials say with the offer Northwest put on the table, talks will go nowhere fast.November 19, 2004
• Northwest pilots accept pay cuts; top execs get stock bonuses
  Northwest Airlines pilots have approved a new contract giving them a 15 percent annual pay cut for the next two years. The ratification comes at the same time Northwest revealed it is giving its top five executives millions of dollars in stock.November 5, 2004
• Training is key for state's "challenged" job market
  Economists are still looking for signs the job market is healthy again. But for those who are not healthy themselves, even looking for a job is a major challenge -- in good times and bad. More than 20 percent of working-age Minnesotans have a disability of some sort. Others are recovering from addiction that sent their working lives off the rails.November 5, 2004
• Northwest Airlines, pilots reach deal on wage concessions
  Negotiators for Eagan-based Northwest Airlines and its pilots have reached a tentative deal to save the airline $300 million in annual labor costs. Industry watchers had come to see a deal with the pilots as critical to Northwest's financial health. Still, the potential savings are only the first step down the path to long-term profitability for the carrier.October 14, 2004
• NHL owners to lock out players Thursday
  The National Hockey League will lock out its players Thursday, starting a work stoppage that threatens to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season. The long-expected decision was confirmed by NHL owners Wednesday following a meeting in New York. Management is demanding cost certainty, which players say would be tantamount to salary cap.September 15, 2004
• August job growth: "Holding pattern" continues
  Job growth is not a technical requirement for an economic recovery. Minnesota and many other states have learned this the hard way since 2001. Even as the economy grew, the jobs lost during the recession of that year have been slow to return. Minnesota has regained less than 60 percent of the jobs lost since the start of the recession. The latest Minnesota jobs numbers, for August, don't do much to raise that tally.September 15, 2004
• United pension bailout could shake up Northwest
  The nation's biggest airline explained to its bankruptcy judge on Friday why it's stopped making contributions to its pension plans, and why it abandon the pensions altogether. Other airlines, including Eagan-based Northwest, are watching the proceedings closely. What happens to United's pensions could send a shock across the industry.August 20, 2004
• The value of vacation
  A new study shows more than 30 percent of Americans don't use all of their vacation days. But those who do take vacation say they return to work rested and rejuvenated. Midmorning's guests debate whether longer vacations should be mandated.August 10, 2004
• Labor unions and the election
  Labor unions may be less visible during this election year than in the past. But in a close election, some say the strength of labor's support may make the difference.August 6, 2004
• Will merger spell big job cuts in St. Paul? Maybe not
  Shareholders of St. Paul Travelers will meet at the company's St. Paul headquarters for their annual meeting this week. Many of those attending will be local employees -- more curious about the future of their jobs than the value of their stock. Their CEO said last week St. Paul Travelers will cut its ranks by 10 percent to achieve the cost savings promised by the merger that created the company.July 27, 2004
• Airports brace for shortage of air traffic controllers
  The majority of air traffic controllers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport may be retiring within the next five years. Airports across the country are facing potential staffing shortages unless more controllers enter the profession.July 23, 2004
• The case against Wal-Mart
  Wal-Mart is facing the biggest class action lawsuit in US history. The world's largest retailer is accused of discriminating against 1.6 million female workers. The case promises to be an important milestone in sex discrimination suits.June 24, 2004
• St. Cloud Somalis turned away from taxi driving jobs
  An old city ordinance in St. Cloud forbids immigrants from driving taxis. City officials are moving to strike down the law. But Somalis in town say it's not just the city ordinance that stands between them and taxi driving jobs.June 7, 2004

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