Organize. Protect Worker's Rights. Win.

Minnesota, USA
Joined May 2011
Last winter, Minnesotans came together across races, cultural backgrounds, generations, and zip codes to defend our neighbors. Today, we ask Pohlad Companies, owner of the @Twins: Which Side Are You On?! Pohlads: Sign the Business for Democracy pledge now! #StepUpForDemocracy
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The CTUL (Centre de Trajabadores Unidos en Lucha) seeks a LIG Organizer (Bilingual English/Spanish) to be based in Minneapolis, MN. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30494-… #1u #UnionStrong @CTUL_TC
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The CTUL (Centre de Trajabadores Unidos en Lucha) seeks a Lead Construction Organizer to be based in Minneapolis, MN. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30865-… #1u #UnionStrong @CTUL_TC
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The CTUL (Centre de Trajabadores Unidos en Lucha) seeks an Executive Assistant to be based in Minneapolis, MN. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/30966-… #1u #UnionStrong @CTUL_TC
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Breaking News!!  Vermont Construction Company announced their commitment to signing into the Building Dignity and Respect Program (BDR), making them the first company outside of the Twin Cities to do so.
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Thank you to the Council Members who voted to invest in the co-enforcement program tonight! “I have seen firsthand the way the program changes lives, and I know that with sustained funding… workers across the city to can not only live, but thrive” - Sue Goodstar, CTUL member
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“For me, this Labor Standards Board means more benefits and less wage theft.” - Benjamin, Ward 6 Resident and Worker Thank you Council Member @JamalOsmanMN for standing with workers and supporting a Labor Standards Board!
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BREAKING: Advocates Slam Mayor Frey for Veto of Labor Standards Board, Express Confidence City Council Will Override. RELEASE: facebook.com/share/p/VS7kXz1… #LSBNow
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🚨Happening now🚨 Community members, workers, and allies take to the Mayor’s office in support of #LaborStandardsBoard #noveto #LSB
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BREAKING: We are one step closer to a Labor Standards Board in Minneapolis! Press conference with CMs and workers happening soon! #LSBNow
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BREAKING! MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL PASSES LABOR STANDARDS BOARD RESOLUTION! WATCH LIVE: facebook.com/share/v/14mwM3v… @MplsWard7 @MplsWard10 @MplsWard12
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Don’t wait - join workers like Catalina and call your Council Member or the Mayor today! #LaborStandardaBoard #lsbnow
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🚨Happening now!🚨 Workers, allies, and Minneapolis City Council members continue to speak on the importance of a #LaborStandardaBoard The time for #LSB is now!
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Thank you, Council President @ElliottForWard1, for supporting the Labor Standards Board! When we bring workers, businesses, and communitt together we can create a thriving, more vibrant city! #LSBNow
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Overflow crowd here for the Labor Standards Board hearing! Workers deserve a seat at the table with business and community to create a city that works for ALL of us, regardless of our race, income, or job. Thanks again to authors @MplsWard7 @MplsWard10, & @MplsWard12!
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Our community members are beyond excited for the #LaborStandardsBoard We thank @MplsWard7 for helping us see this through!
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“I’ve been fighting for the #LaborStandardsBoard because I’ve lived through a lot of injustices… I’m proud we are fighting together.. doing something to benefit us… in the future” Estela Tirado. workdaymagazine.org/minnesot…
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🚨Breaking🚨CTUL workers have campaigned to end abuses in non-union construction for years, and today are announcing the historic news that two Twin Cities affordable housing developers (@Hope_MN and @AllianceHsg) have becoming the first to join @BDC_Standards! 🧵
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“In Minneapolis we know we need development, but it can’t be done on the backs of workers!” Thank you Minneapolis Council President @ElliottForWard1 for speaking at BDR presser and Council VP @aishaforward10 and Council Member @JChavezMpls for joining this exciting day!
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BDC director Doug Mork & CTUL director Merle Payne explain how this program will work, with workers having a space to share what they are facing to make changes. Merle shared praise for the 2 non-profit developers showing leadership & called on for-profit developers to step up!
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