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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 …