Minnesota Educator: April 2023 – May 2023
President’s message: Now is the time to bargain the contracts we deserve
Education Minnesota President, Denise Specht’s message: The negotiations for our new contracts this spring are the chance to complete the work that started a year ago when so many of…
Education bills moving as Legislature works at quick pace
The pro-public education and union majorities elected last fall are working hard on moving a large amount of education and labor bills already this session. Read more.
Josiah Hill Q&A
Educator, union leader Josiah Hill serves on education, labor committees in first term as a state representative. Read more.
ESP Bill of Rights introduced again to support hourly workers
Education Minnesota and other education labor unions are once again putting a focus on legislation that would better support education support professionals in their careers. Read more.
Pension legislation moving through committees, TRA Board election voting open until April 21
Education Minnesota continues its work on pension improvements this legislative session as it always has. Legislation has been introduced and debate has begun, members across the state are engaging in…
Underfunding dashboard available for members
The Representative Convention this April serves as the kickoff to the celebration of our union’s 25 years of unity. Read more.
New TV, digital campaign puts spotlight on key legislative priorities
The latest phase of Education Minnesota’s “Believe in We” paid media campaign debuted in March with a series of television and digital ads. The theme of the campaign is “The…
Education Minnesota approaches 25-year anniversary
The Representative Convention this April serves as the kickoff to the celebration of our union’s 25 years of unity. Read more.
Pregnant or nursing? Know your workplace rights
THIS INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY. Editor’s note: If you believe your employer is not complying with any of the rights discussed in this…
Child labor revelations warrant greater scrutiny and action against employers who break the law
As much as we would like to believe that child labor no longer exists in our country or our state, that is sadly not the case. In December, a Wisconsin…
Opportunities
Opportunities this summer.
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