Labor Strong: Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Protected Workforce and Economy

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“The difference that I’m bringing into City Hall is my connection and commitment to grassroots and working-class people and BIPOC communities.” — Robin Wonsley Worlobah

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Union Strong

  • All city contracts must go to union companies if available.

  •  Limit city contracts to companies that have resisted unionization efforts, practiced union busting, or have a record of wage theft or labor violations.

  • Transition up for sell/bankrupt businesses to worker owned.

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End the racial wealth gap

  • Fund job training programs for union careers with priority to Black Minneapolis residents.

  • Utilize the Civil Rights Department to combat discrimination and racial bias in hiring and workforce retention, and increasing penalties on bad actors.

  • Support small minority-owned businesses using tax rebates, free technical assistance, and a municipal revolving loan fund.

Photo © Drew Arrieta

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Increase workers' voices

  • Fully fund a Workers Rights educational program with community organizations to educate low-wage workers of their rights and support them in holding their bosses accountable.

  • Support increased wage theft penalties.

  • Fully fund city office to investigate wage theft and labor standards violations

  • Increase the minimum wage from $15/hour

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