US Supreme Court orders county to return seized assets
In 2015, Hennepin County seized and sold the condominium of a woman named Geraldine Tyler for non-payment of taxes totaling around $15,000. The condo was sold for $40,000, and the …
Strike savings
by Kymberly Hafner Our contract expires next year on December 31, 2024, so let’s chat about starting to save for a potential strike. Setting money aside now is crucial. It …
Strike threats net big wins for local workers
A strike is a union’s most powerful negotiating tool. Even the threat of a strike can be effective. In 2023 Twin Cities union workers won historic gains in pay and …
MN AG hosts healthcare listening session
by Callista DePauw On Wednesday, August 23, the Minnesota Attorney General’s office held a listening session “to hear the perspectives of community members about issues related to medical billing and …
Local 2822 makes gains despite healthcare vote
by Ali Fuhrman Local 2822 fought to the end to keep our healthcare costs low. We won a lot for our members thanks to your help with our union actions. …
David Hough, Marion Greene respond to healthcare concerns
In July 2023, a member of Local 2822 emailed County Administrator David Hough and County Commissioner Marion Greene. The member expressed concerns about the county’s proposed healthcare cost increases. They …
Proposed health plan increases disparities
A speech by Ali Fuhrman Hello. My name is Ali Fuhrman and I am the president of AFSCME Local 2822, representing 1200 support staff workers here at Hennepin County. You …
No cost increases for workers
A speech by Kymberly Hafner Greetings, commissioners and county administration. My name is Kymberly Hafner. I am an associate librarian for Hennepin County and organizer with local 2822. The process …
US Department of Labor sues UMR
The US Department of Labor has sued UMR, the administrator of Hennepin County’s health insurance plan. The federal government says UMR has routinely denied paying legitimate medical claims. The government’s …
Our healthcare is on the line
by Ali Fuhrman Every summer we sit down with Hennepin County HR and labor relations to review our healthcare plans for the coming year. This year we’re looking at huge …