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Despite decades of attacks, workers and unions continue to organize and bargain to improve their workplaces and communities. Workers also are engaging in innovative forms of organizing - and transforming their organizations - to build power in the face of new challenges.

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Worker Power
May 9, 2003

Health care workers announce massive one-day strike

MINNEAPOLIS

Nearly 3,000 workers at eight Twin Cities hospital facilities will strike Tuesday, May 20 -- the largest action yet in a series of "rolling" one-day walkouts by Service Employees International Union Local 113.

Worker Power
April 29, 2003

Workers Memorial events honor those killed on the job

ST. PAUL

Events to honor killed and injured workers were held in several Minnesota communities on April 28, Workers Memorial Day.

Worker Power
October 19, 2001

Brommer honored for dedication to working people

By Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota
OAKDALE
Bernard Brommer, president emeritus of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, was honored Friday for his dedication to working people and commitment to the labor movement.
Worker Power
July 31, 2001
Photos of Bernard Brommer

Interview with Bernard Brommer

By Bill Moore
ST. PAUL

On the eve of his retirement in 2001, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernard Brommer was interviewed by his longtime friend and co-worker, Bill Moore. He reflected on his experiences in the labor movement and shared his thoughts on issues facing working families.

Worker Power
July 31, 2001
Photos of Bernard Brommer

Chronology of Bernard Brommer's leadership

MINNEAPOLIS

A brief chronology of the life and work of labor leader Bernard Brommer:

Worker Power
July 31, 2001
Photos of Bernard Brommer

Comments about Bernard Brommer

MINNEAPOLIS

On the occasion of his retirement as Minnesota AFL-CIO president in 2001, labor, business and government leaders described the legacy of Bernard Brommer.

Worker Power
August 28, 2000
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AFL-CIO convention focuses on boosting election turnout

ROCHESTER

This year's elections are a major focus at the 2000 Minnesota AFL-CIO convention, running today through Wednesday at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Workers organizing

Workers are organizing through unions and other organizations to improve their lives. Union representation provides a voice on the job and the opportunity to improve wages, benefits and working conditions.

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