Workers at Walker Methodist Health Center and their allies in the religious community won an important victory this week. They have waited nearly four years for their employer, the largest nursing home in the state, and the National Labor Relations Board to honor their decision to form a union with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This week, both the NLRB and Walker Methodist CEO Lynne Starkovich indicated that initial negotiations for a first contract with workers and their union will begin soon! Religious leaders have been walking with Walker Workers since the beginning of this campaign. To learn more about one congregation’s role in the campaign, read on, and stay tuned for what you can do to help WIN a strong contract for these workers!
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The Coalition of Immokalee Workers announced recently that McDonalds has agreed to protect the rights and raise the pay of tomato growers in their food production chain. McDonalds joins Taco Bell in its commitment to stand up for the rights of these workers. The Coalition’s next target? Well, let’s just say that we’ll see you at the home of the Whopper! For more information, check out the Coalition’s website here!

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Workers Interfaith Network stood in solidarity with workers at the Dakota Premium meat packing plant when they first began their campaign to build a union at their plant. This summer, workers at Dakota Premium will renegotiate their contract, and they need the support of the community to win real improvements at the bargaining table. Please join United Food and Commercial Workers Local 789’s delegation in the Cinco De Mayo parade in West St. Paul.  Gather at 266 Hardman Avenue North in South St. Paul at 9 a.m. for a light breakfast and then carpool to the parade. Free t-shirts for all marchers!

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