*En español abajo* When is the People’s Celebration? Thursday, December 8, 7pm – 8pm CST Where will it be held? Online via Zoom Webinar Where do I find the Zoom
Tech FAQ: 2022 People’s Celebration / Tech FAQ: 2022 Celebracion del Pueblo
Workers Rising! Amazon Worker Khali Jama on AM950’s Matt McNeil show
MEDIA ADVISORY: TakeAction Minnesota, Amazon workers, Awood Center and community members to hold Workers Rising action at Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee
Shakopee, Minn – On Thursday, December 8, over 100 community members and Amazon workers are advancing the fight for fair wages, worker safety, corporate accountability, and climate justice with a public program and demonstration outside Amazon’s Shakopee fulfillment center. Demonstrators will call on Amazon to take responsibility for its impact on our climate by paying for a just transition to clean energy in Minnesota.
Native Roots Radio welcomes Elianne Farhat
Robert Pilot and Ogimaa Giniw Ikwe discuss the Workers Rising on Dec. 8, a campaign led by Amazon workers supported by the Awood Center and TakeAction Minnesota to demand raises, worker safety, and a just transition. Elianne Farhat, Executive Director from TakeAction, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Amazon action and TakeAction Minnesota’s People’s Celebration. Dr. Stately of Native American Community Clinic talks about the COVID bivalent booster and why it’s important to stay up to date on your shots.
Announcing our 2022 People’s Celebration Honorees: Labor Movement Champions
As we reflect on the past year, we know more is possible because local leaders and workers took courageous action for better, safer communities and dignity in the workplace. I’m
The 1st youth climate + labor strike happened here in MN. Let’s make history again.
On an especially cold day in February 2020, over 4,000 janitors, security workers and youth climate strikers marched through downtown Minneapolis. In less than 24 hours, they won demands workers
Be part of the youth-led climate movement in Minnesota
Before I finished high school, I lost both my grandfather and father to terminal illnesses caused by exposure to environmental toxins in their workplaces and homes – that’s why I
With New Minnesota Legislature Elected, Groups Pushing Priorities
Take Action Minnesota says no matter who is in charge, they need to remember the average Minnesota family has been slammed by rising inflation, soaring childcare costs and high gas prices. Take Action’s Trisha Harms says people need to thrive, not just survive. “The richest Americans are accumulating more wealth than ever before, while the rest of us, especially low-income Americans, are actually getting poorer.”
Announcing our 2022 People’s Celebration Honorees: Democracy Protectors
Each year at our People’s Celebration, we honor people, organizations, and coalitions who are transforming Minnesota’s social movement landscape and whose leadership inspires action. This year, we’re honoring Democracy Protectors
More than a vote: transformational conversations for building power
As we reflect on this year’s midterm elections, we’re all experiencing a wide range of emotions: joyfully celebrating the wins, learning from the losses, and desiring to recharge a bit.
