Moms working three jobs to support their family. Women being passed over for a promotion because they’ve got kids at home. Men being paid more for the same job. We’ve
A big step forward for women and their families
organizing a new economy
Duluth City Council signals support for Women’s Economic Security Act
The Duluth City Council unanimously gave its blessing Monday night to a bill Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law this weekend. Councilors Sharla Gardner, Emily Larson and Jennifer Julsrud introduced
Duluth city leaders, community members celebrate signing of Womens Economic Security Act
City councilors, TakeAction Minnesota, County Commissioners and women throughout the community gathered at City Hall to celebrate the signing of the Women’s Economic Security Act into law . Governor Dayton
Duluth City Councilors, Women’s Advocates Push for Economic Security for Women & Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 12, 2014Contacts: Liz Olson, LizO@TakeActionMinnesota.org, 218.343.4281Greta Bergstrom, Greta@TakeActionMinnesota.org, 651.336.6722 City Council Resolution to Be Introduced Monday Night Duluth, MN – On the heels of Governor
Minneapolis North Siders demand transit improvements
Minneapolis’ North Side is not getting its fair share of transit amenities, despite having a heavily transit-dependent population, a group of residents told Metropolitan Council representatives over the weekend. At
Dayton signs law to give women a better workplace
Gov. Mark Dayton rang in Mother’s Day Sunday by giving final approval to a package of bills aimed at improving conditions for women in the workplace. The Women’s Economic Security Act, comprised
SWLRT Equity Coalition Launches PeoplesTransit.org Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 8, 2014Contacts: Greta Bergstrom, Greta@takeactionminnesota.org, 651.336.6722 Site Advocates for Transit Enhancements to Address Racial and Economic Inequities Along Corridor Minneapolis, MN – A growing coalition
10 things you did to raise the wage
On this historic day, when Governor Dayton signed a minimum wage increase of $9.50 an hour, indexed to inflation, into law — let’s take a look back at the top
Minnesota makes history with largest minimum wage hike
Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the largest minimum wage increase in state history Monday, giving raises to more than 325,000 Minnesotans and making good on a signature Democratic pledge during an
Marching with single moms
Earlier today, 100+ Minnesotans braved the cold to march with single moms and ask Wal-Mart to support policies that will lift Minnesota women out of poverty. We heard from women
