St. Paul became the second city in Minnesota to mandate that most employers offer their workers paid sick leave with a vote by the city council Wednesday. To heavy applause,
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Together, we won paid sick time in St. Paul
Driven by the leadership of workers and their families, we were part of an incredible coalition that won paid sick time for more than 72,000 workers in Saint Paul! Now,
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This is a statement we’ve put together as the TakeAction staff. This week, this month, and this year have been incredibly painful and challenging for our country. All of us
Business groups and GOP push for state law to override cities’ sick, wage rules
Minnesota business groups and Republican legislative leaders are pressing for a new state law as they try to undercut a growing number of cities adopting paid-leave regulations. The issue is
Between Hell’s Kitchen and God’s Bathroom Floor: Lack of housing for ex-offenders is set-up for failure
Today, Robert Jackson has dreams as vibrant as his personality. And he’s making them happen. He’s been clean and sober since Oct. 15, 2014. With the help of RS EDEN’s
The First Earned Sick Time Win in Minnesota
We did it! Driven by the leadership of workers, we won earned sick and safe time in Minneapolis for more than 123,000 people. From now on, all workers will be
Advocates for paid sick leave press Duluth city leaders
Duluth officials continue to hear from groups that would have the city bring paid sick leave to greater numbers of people who work in the city. With Minneapolis about to
Minneapolis Faith Leaders to City Council: Pass the Strongest Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance Possible
For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Fought, eric@takeactionminnesota.org, 612-223-4744 MINNEAPOLIS (May 19, 2016) — At a press conference on the steps of Minneapolis City Hall this morning, faith leaders from throughout
Minneapolis City Council weighs new mandatory sick leave policy
Minneapolis began considering a new mandatory sick leave proposal Thursday, after months of debate about expanding worker protections in the city. The City Council officially introduced the proposed ordinance during
Minneapolis set to become first city in Minnesota to require paid sick leave
The Minneapolis City Council has set up a series of hearings and meetings this month that will end with a May 27 vote on whether to adopt a mandatory paid
