UAW expands strike to include workers in Minnesota, Wisconsin
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against the three major automakers on Friday, with workers walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and 18 other states.
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against the three major automakers on Friday, with workers walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and 18 other states.
UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected
UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.
UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.
Data breach at Minnesota jobs website reported, users warned to protect info
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Minnesota’s minimum wage increasing due to inflation adjustments
Due to inflation that has increased throughout the nation, Minnesota’s minimum wage will also be increasing with it.
Due to inflation that has increased throughout the nation, Minnesota’s minimum wage will also be increasing with it.
Lyft threatens to leave Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council will have an upcoming vote on a proposal that would raise the rates for Lyft drivers ? a move that has drawn criticism from the company, which is threatening to cease business operations in the city should it pass.
The Minneapolis City Council will have an upcoming vote on a proposal that would raise the rates for Lyft drivers ? a move that has drawn criticism from the company, which is threatening to cease business operations in the city should it pass.
Minnesota labor force growth adds 9K new workers in June
Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, adding more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June.
Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, adding more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June.
Minneapolis youth meaningful summer job
Children in Minneapolis are earning a paycheck in a meaningful way this summer while working to help clean up their community through a summer partnership with A Mother?s Love Initiative.
Children in Minneapolis are earning a paycheck in a meaningful way this summer while working to help clean up their community through a summer partnership with A Mother?s Love Initiative.
Minnesota State Fair now hiring for jobs this summer
Apply now to work at the Minnesota State Fair.
Apply now to work at the Minnesota State Fair.
Lunds & Byerlys workers reach tentative agreement, averting strike
Grocery workers at Lunds & Byerlys have reached a tentative agreement with the store, averting a strike over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Grocery workers at Lunds & Byerlys have reached a tentative agreement with the store, averting a strike over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Lunds & Byerlys workers may go on strike if deal can't be reached
Workers at Lunds & Byerlys say they're ready to strike if they can't agree on a new contract.
Workers at Lunds & Byerlys say they're ready to strike if they can't agree on a new contract.
Minnesota adds 7,700 jobs in May
For the third straight month, Minnesota saw a labor force gain, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
For the third straight month, Minnesota saw a labor force gain, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Lifeguards needed at pools, beaches across Twin Cities
Although it's time for many to put on the sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, this summer many in the Twin Cities might notice fewer open for one main reason.
Although it's time for many to put on the sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, this summer many in the Twin Cities might notice fewer open for one main reason.
Twin Cities lifeguards in short supply
As summer approaches and school ends, many Twin Cities pools and beaches are struggling with finding lifeguards to help keep them open.
As summer approaches and school ends, many Twin Cities pools and beaches are struggling with finding lifeguards to help keep them open.
Minnesota's hours worked is down, productivity up, data show
Hours worked are down, but productivity is up in Minnesota.
Hours worked are down, but productivity is up in Minnesota.
3M laying off 1,100 people at Maplewood headquarters
3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1.
3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1.
People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis
This spring?s fair featured 40 employers across a number of business categories. In the food sector, General Mills and Hormel Foods were talking directly with applicants.?In the health care sector, Children?s Minnesota along with North Memorial Health and Allina Heath participated in the event. Target and Toro were here, too. U-S Bank was one of the three premier sponsors along with Anderson Windows & Doors, and Midco.?Major sponsors included Ameriprise Financial, RBC Wealth Management, and Best Buy.?
This spring?s fair featured 40 employers across a number of business categories. In the food sector, General Mills and Hormel Foods were talking directly with applicants.?In the health care sector, Children?s Minnesota along with North Memorial Health and Allina Heath participated in the event. Target and Toro were here, too. U-S Bank was one of the three premier sponsors along with Anderson Windows & Doors, and Midco.?Major sponsors included Ameriprise Financial, RBC Wealth Management, and Best Buy.?
Program trains Minnesotans for outside work
Learning the ropes of tree climbing, Oliva Peterson is doing a job she never dreamed she’d be doing, tree climbing, far different compared to studying art in college.
Learning the ropes of tree climbing, Oliva Peterson is doing a job she never dreamed she’d be doing, tree climbing, far different compared to studying art in college.
People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis this Thursday
Networking can play a big role in landing your dream job. The People of Color Career Fair is back this week for a 10th year.
Networking can play a big role in landing your dream job. The People of Color Career Fair is back this week for a 10th year.
Minnesota's unemployment rate down slightly in March
Minnesota’s unemployment rate was down slightly in March according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Minnesota’s unemployment rate was down slightly in March according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Looking for seasonal work? Cities, Valleyfair and State Fair are looking to hire
As the temperatures rise, Minnesotans are thinking about summer. For cities and companies, the push is on to hire seasonal help.
As the temperatures rise, Minnesotans are thinking about summer. For cities and companies, the push is on to hire seasonal help.