When I came to the legislature I didn’t expect to be working on taxes so much. But I’ve found that it’s a place to stand up for working people and
People’s House Series: Rep. Aisha Gomez on Taxes, Abundance, and Interdependence
organizing a new economy
Duluth Workers Win Earned Sick and Safe Time
Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556 May 29, 2018 NEWS RELEASE Duluth—For months, workers in Duluth have been organizing to raise local employment standards. Tonight, Duluth workers won Earned Sick and Safe
Federal Tax Cuts Leave States in a Bind
The federal tax overhaul cut taxes for millions of American families and businesses. But the law also had an unintended effect: raising the state-tax bite in nearly every state that
Unions Widen Who They’re Fighting For
“Historically, public-sector unions have focused their attention almost entirely on negotiating for higher wages and better benefits. These days, though, many are showing up at the bargaining table to fight
The GOP Tax Plan: Whose voice does it represent?
In late November, U.S. House republicans passed their tax reform bill, and yesterday, the Senate passed their version of the bill out of committee on a party line vote. The
Cities, States Deliver Paid Leave so Survivors Can ‘Get Safe’
A growing movement is making it possible for survivors of domestic violence to take time off—without sacrificing their income or jeopardizing their jobs. The lack of paid time off from
Cities, States Deliver Paid Leave so Survivors Can ‘Get Safe’
The lack of paid time off from work can spell economic disaster, or worse, for people escaping abuse. Shawnu Ksicinski, a worker rights’ advocate, told Rewire about domestic violence survivors “fired for
Minnesota Governor Rejects GOP-Backed Wage Suppression
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (D) this week vetoed a bill written to deny workers paid sick-time and quash a local campaign to lift the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The state’s base wage is $9.50 per hour,
Governor Dayton, vetoes are in order.
May 26, 2017 Honorable Governor Mark Dayton 130 State Capitol 75 Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. St. Paul, MN 55155 Governor Dayton: On behalf of the 67,000 supporters and
Duluth Earned Sick & Safe Time Task Force Opens Conversation
An ongoing debate over whether the city of Duluth should mandate paid sick leave is moving forward with the city council-appointed task force hearing from groups that would be impacted
