Our Reports
After years of extensive research by workers trained through the Defesores program, CTUL has compiled two powerful reports that give evidence of the abuse of workers. Check them out now.
Confronting Exploitation: The Face of Low-Wage Work in the Twin Cities – November 2015
- Click the above link for the complete report. Click here for a summary of CTUL’s recommendations to end wage theft in Minnesota
Held Up Without a Gun: Wage Theft in Minnesota’s Janitorial Industry – June 2015
Press Coverage
2018
Construction Campaign
- “Contractor Ricardo Batres Charged with Labor Trafficking, Revealing Immigrant Worker Abuse,” Filiberto Nolasco Gomez, Workday Minnesota
September 26, 2018. - “This Labor-Trafficking Case Exposes the Twin Cities’ Seedy Subcontracting Underbelly,” Michelle Chen, The Nation, Septmeber 28, 2018.
2017
Movement for $15 Grows
- “St. Paul School District Proposes $15 minimum wage by 2020,” Josh Verges, Pioneer Press, October 4, 2017
- “Advocates Take Push for 15 Minimum Wage to St. Paul City Hall,” Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, September 26, 2017.
- “15 Now Campaign asks St. Paul to make $15 an hour minimum wage a priority,” Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press, September 26, 2017.
- “Time for $15 wage in St. Paul, advocates say,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, September 26, 2017.
- “Target Raises Entry Level Pay to $11 an Hour,” Jackie Crosby, Star Tribune, September 25, 2017.
- “Target Raises Minimum Hourly Wage to $11, Pledges $15 by end of 2020,” Richa Naidu, Reuters, September 25, 2017.
- “St. Paul’s Growing Political Will for $15 Minimum Wage May Mean a Faster Track for Passage,” Cristeta Boarini, Twin Cities Daily Planet, September 17, 2017.
September 4, 2017 Labor Day Strike
- “Fast food workers strike, demand $15 per hour,” Dana Thiede, Kare 11, September 4, 2017.
- “Striking fast-food workers rally at St. Paul McDonald’s,” Michael Moore, WorkDay Minnesota, September 4, 2017.
- “Fast food workers strike and rally on Labor Day in St. Paul for $15 minimum wage,” S.M. Chavey, Pioneer Press, September 4, 2017.
- “Workers March to Continue Push for Minimum Wage Raise,” ABC Channel 5, September 4, 2017.
$15 in Minneapolis – July 2017
- “Minneapolis Raises Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour,” Associated Press, The Wallstreet Journal, June 30, 2017.
- “Minneapolis approves gradual minimum wage hike to $15 an hour,” Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters, June 30, 2017.
- “Minneapolis City Council to take final vote on $15 minimum wage Friday,” Emma Nelson, Star Tribune, July 1, 2017.
- “Minneapolis approves $15 minimum wage,” S.M. Chavey, Pioneer Press, July 1, 2017.
- “Minneapolis Council Approves 15 Dollar Minimum Wage,” Brandt Williams, MPR News, June 30, 2017.
- “Council passes $15 minimum wage,”Dylan Thomas, The Journal, July 10, 2017.
- “Rep. Keith Ellison Busts out a Celebratory Song After Minneapolis Passes $15 Minimum Wage,” Uproxx.com, June 30, 2017.
- “Minimum Wage Vote, Minneapolis,” Reg Chapman, WCCO CBS Minnesota, June 30, 2017.
- “$15 Minimum Wage Passes Minneapolis City Council,” Fox 9 News, June 30, 2017.
May Day 2017
- “On May Day, Protesters Take to the Streets Nationwide,” Jennifer Medina and Vivian Yee, May 1, 2017
- “May Day rallies converge in Minneapolis, call for education funding and immigrant rights,” Karen Zamora and Paul Walsh, Star Tribune, May 1, 2017
- “Minnesotans stand together on May Day,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, May 1, 2017
- “Minnesota Janitors Strike On May Day”, WCCO (CBS), May 1, 2017
- “May Day Rallies Planned Across Twin Cities,” KSTP (ABC), May 1, 2017
- “State Capitol May Day rally,” Kare 11 (NBC), May 1, 2017
- “Activists gather at Capitol, courthouse for May Day protests,” Fox 9, May 1, 2017
Wage Theft Bill Introduced February 15, 2017
- “Workers, businesses back proposal to stop wage theft,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, February 15, 2017,
- “Minnesota Democrats Work to Pass Wage Theft Prevention Protection,” Fox 21, February 15, 2017,
- “Wage Theft Debate Heats up at the Minnesota State Capital,” KSTP News, February 15, 2017
- “Minnesota Democrats Want to Crack Down on Wage Theft,” WCCO, February 15, 2017
- “Battling wage theft in Minnesota,” Kare 11, February 15, 2017,
- “Minnesota Democrats aim to crack down on wage theft,” Star Tribune, February 15, 2017
January 20, 2017 Retail Janitorial Strike on Inauguration Day
- “The Resistance Begins,” Sarah Jaffe, New York Times, January 20, 2017
- “Strikes by Janitors and Dining Hall Workers Inaugurate Trump Era,” Dan DiMaggio, Labor Notes, January 20, 2017,
- “MN Workers Strike Against Trump, Poverty Wages,” Kare 11, January 20, 2017
- “Protests Over Trump Inauguration Begin in Minneapolis,” WCCO, CBS Minnesota, January 20, 2017
- “As Inauguration Approaches, Protests Held in the Twin Cities,” KSTP, January 20, 2017
- “Strikers, allies pledge ‘new resistance’ as Trump takes office,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, January 20, 2017
- “Striking janitors, supporters picket in front of Minneapolis Home Depot,” Jon Collins, MPR News, January 20, 2017
2016
November 29 Day of Action for $15 and Union Rights
- “Day of Mpls. minimum wage actions begins with rally, arrests,” Jon Collins, MPR, Nov. 29,
- “Workers block Nicollet Av. to push for $15 an hour; 21 arrested,” Tim Harlow, Star Tribune, Nov. 29.
- “Minnesotans join national protests for higher minimum wages,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 29, 2016
- “Twin Cities Workers Join Nationwide Day of Disruption,” Ashley Cole, Fox 9 News, Nov. 29
- “Mpls. Fast-Food Workers To Strike Tuesday For $15 An Hour,” WCCO, CBS, Nov. 28.
- “Arrests after Twin Cities Workers Rally for $15 Minimum Wage,” WCCO, CBS, Nov. 29 (includes video)
- “Protesters detained after blocking Nicollet Avenue,” Dana Theid, KARE 11, Nov. 29, 2016
- “Demonstrators in Minneapolis Want Minimum Wage Increase, Ability to Unionize,” KSTP, Nov. 29
- “Workers across nation demand $15 minimum wage,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, Nov. 29
- “Mpls. Fast-Food Workers To Strike Tuesday For $15 An Hour,” Nigerian Nation, Black Daily News, Nov. 28
- “Minneapolis rally for $15 an hour wage leads to arrests,” Times Union, Nov. 29
- “Minneapolis rally for $15 an hour wage leads to arrests,” David Joles, Daily Progress, Nov. 29, 2016
- “Minneapolis Fast-Food Workers to Strike for $15 an Hour,” Kathryn Schroeder, Opposing Views, Nov. 29, 2016
- “Eden Prairie mall guard gets rough with protesters singing Christmas carols,” Mike Mullen, City Pages, December 5, 2016
- “Janitors call on Kohl’s to meet, apologize for attack on demonstrators,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, December 2, 2016
August 28 Back to School Actions:
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“Kohl’s janitors plan public action during back-to-school rush,” Michael Moore, Union Advocate, August 18, 2016
2016 Fight for $15
- “With new coalition, Minneapolis Fight for $15 grows into unstoppable movement,” Sara Nicole Miller, Twin Cities Daily Planet, October 6, 2016
- “Study shows $15 wage would help workers while not harming business,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, October 5, 2016
- “Study suggests most Minneapolis businesses wouldn’t be harmed by citywide $15 minimum wage,” Peter Callahan, MinnPost, October 6, 2016
- “Study: Mpls. wage hike would help at least 47k low-paid workers,” MPR, Brandt Williams, October 5, 2016
- “Minneapolis study of $15 minimum wage cites benefits, draws skepticism,” Eric Roper, Star Tribune, October 5, 2016.
- “Stalling $15 minimum wage protects the rich,” Frank Erikson, Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, October 5, 2016
- “Activists for $15 wage rally in north Minneapolis,” Eric Roper, Star Tribune, September 12, 2016
- “Despite court ruling, activists continue $15 minimum wage push in Minneapolis,” Tim Nelson, MPR, September 12, 2016.
- “Campaign for $15 calls out corporations, demands action by city,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, September 12, 2016
- “Ballot battles gave labor issues a needed shot in the arm,” Jon Tevlin, Star Tribune, September 3, 2016.
- “Charles Thornton worries for the future of minimum wage. He lives its present.” Mark Mullen, City Pages, August 31, 2016
2016 Earned Sick and Safe Time Work:
- “St. Paul approves citywide sick-leave ordinance,” James Walsh, Star Tribune, September 7, 2016.
- “Council vote gives St. Paul nation’s strongest earned sick time ordinance,” Union Advocate, September 7, 2016
- “Divisions over St. Paul sick leave recommendations are clear at hearing” Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, June 21, 2016
- “St. Paul considers earned sick, safe time for employees,” Matt Sepic, MPR, June 22, 2016
- “St. Paul moves forward on earned sick and safe time”, Michael Moore, WorkDay MN, June 22, 2016
- “St. Paul community turns out in droves to debate sick leave,” Tyler Gieseke, Business Journal, June 22, 2016
- “St. Paul’s paid sick leave hearing draws big crowd of fans, foes,” Frederick Melo, St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 22, 2016
- “Earned sick and safe time mandate goes to city council in August,” Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press, July 21, 2016
- “Minneapolis City Council approves sick-leave ordinance,” Star Tribune, Erin Golden, May 27, 2016.
- “Minneapolis passes sick and safe time ordinance,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, May 27, 2016.
- “Minneapolis City Council Votes for Paid Sick Leave Ordinance,” WCCO, May 27, 2016.
- “Minneapolis approves Landmark paid sick leave law,” MinnPost, Peter Callaghan, May 27, 2016.
- “Paid sick time ordinance passes,” Dylan Thomas, Southwest Journal, May 27, 2016.
- “Strong Support Expressed for Proposed Paid Sick Time Ordinance,” Southwest Journal, Sarah McKenzie, May 19, 2016
- “Heated Opinions in Minneapolis Paid Sick Leave Hearing,” WCCO, Bill Hudson, May 18, 2016
- “Fierce Debate at Public Hearing Over Proposed Paid Sick Ordinance in Minneapolis,” ABC Eye Witness News Channel 5, Eric Chaloux and Beth McDonough, May 18, 2016
- “Employers, Workers Argue Sick Leave Issue before City Council,” Business Journal, Mark Reilly, May 19, 2016
- “Proposed Minneapolis sick-leave ordinance draws emotional testimony at City Hall,” Erin Golden, Star Tribune, May 18, 2016
- “Minneapolis City Council gets an earful on paid sick leave proposal,” MPR, Tim Nelson, May 18, 2016
- “Minneapolis citywide sick-leave proposal moves toward May vote,” Erin Golden, Star Tribune, May 5, 2016
- “Minneapolis close to Implementing Paid Sick Leave,” Ashley Roberts, WCCO, May 5, 2016
- “City’s proposed paid sick time ordinance unveiled,” Sarah McKenzie, Southwest Journal, May 5, 2016:
2016 Wage Theft Work:
- “Retail janitors receive payment for stolen wages,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, August 1, 2016.
- “Lawsuit settlement helps janitors,” Echo Press, May 25, 2016.
- “St. Cloud janitors eligible for settlement money,” Mitch LeClair, St. Cloud Times, May 20, 2016.
- “Janitors Sub-Contracted to Clean the Moorehead Herberger’s may be part of class action lawsuit,” Angie Wieck, Inforum, May 19, 2016.
- “Local leaders examine ways to combat wage theft,” Sarah McKenzie, Southwest Journal, April 19, 2016
- “How to ensure fair pay on household projects,” Michelle Bruch, Southwest Journal, April 19, 2016.
- “Workers share stories of lost wages,” Michelle Bruch, Southwest Journal, April 18, 2016.
- “University of Minnesota unit examines wage theft issues,” Randy Furst, Star Tribune, March 23, 2016.
- “Wage theft hits lowest paid workers hardest,” MPR, Marty Moylan, March 14
- “Wage Theft” Special Collections Series on Workday Minnesota, February 22, 2016.
- “Wage theft surprisingly common,” James L Stroud Jr, MSR News, February 3, 2016.
April 14, 2016 Fast Food Strikes:
- “Joining nationwide strike, Twin Cities fast food workers seek $15 an hour,” April 16, Steve Share, WorkDay Minnesota.
- “Minn workers join nationwide strikes for $15 minimum wage,” April 14, 2016, Fox 9 News.
- “Twin Cities Fast Food Workers Rally for Better Wages, Paid Sick Time,” April 14, 2016, WCCO TV.
- “Fast Food Workers in MN Protest as Part of Fight for 15 Movement,” April 14, 2016, Bring Me The News.
February 18 Unity Action with MFE:
- “Morning rush hour snarled as protesters block downtown Minneapolis streets,” Tim Harlow, Star Tribune, February 18, 2016.
- “Demonstrators block Minneapolis intersections in campaign for fair wage,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, February 18, 2016.
- “Non-Union Janitors 1-Day Strike,” Russell Barnes, KSTP ABC News, February 18, 2016
- “Non-Union Janitors Strike in Mpls,” Susie Jones, CBS, February 18, 2016
- “Downtown Minneapolis Streets Blocked by Labor Protest,” Fox 9 News, February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 Strike:
- “Janitors Strike Disrupts Commute,” Kare 11, February 18, 2016.
- “Retail janitors pledge strikes will continue until conditions improve,” Union Advocate, February 18, 2016.
- “Twin Cities Janitors Reach $425,000 Settlement In Class Action Suit,” Sam Schaust, Twin Cities Business, February 17, 2016.
- “Nonunion janitors settle with building-cleaning firm,” Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune, February 16, 2016.
- “Janitors’ group announces $425,000 wage settlement,” Pioneer Press, February 16, 2016.
- “Retail cleaners recover over $400,000 through lawsuit,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay MN, February 16, 2016
- “Two Groups of Janitors to go on Strike,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay MN, February 15, 2016
- “Twin Cities janitors plan to demonstrate today, demanding $15 wage,” Melissa Turtinen, Bring Me the News, February 17, 2016
- “Janitors Represented By Nichols Kaster, PLLP Settle Lawsuit Against Capital Building Services Group, Inc. for $425,000,” News Channel 6, February 17, 2016
- “SEIU janitors plan 24-hour strike over wages, sick time,” Jon Collins, MPR, February 17, 2016
January 2016 Coverage:
- “Ellison: Workplace reform efforts in Minneapolis crucial to federal efforts,” Erin Golden, Star Tribune, 1/19/16
- “Rep. Ellison holds working families forum,” Camille Williams, Kare 11, 1/19/16
- “Ellison, city leaders advocate for Working Families Agenda,” Nate Gotlieb, Southwest Journal, 1/21/16
2015
December 2015 Coverage:
Highlights:
- “Wage theft likely next item on Minneapolis workers’ agenda,” Erin Golden, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 12/26/15
All coverage in December:
- “The front line of the war on workers,” Kip Hedges, Twin Cities Daily Planet, 12/23/15
- “We deserve a raise: Minneapolis poverty data show Southside needs $15 Now” by Ashley Penderson, Southside Pride, 12/21/15
- “What a time to be alive,” Ryan Stopera, Southwest Journal, 12/18/15
- “$15 minimum wage: economic cure-all,” Claire Thiele, Southwest Journal, 12/17/15
- “Efforts underway to aid worker fired for organizing,” Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, 12/10/15
- “Survey: Wage Theft Rampant in Twin Cities,” Erin Knight Shine, RH Reality Check, 12/3/15
Black Friday 2015:
- “Retail workers protest wages, fair scheduling in Minneapolis,” Kare 11, November 27, 2015
- “Amidst Black Friday Frenzy, Workers Rally for Better Pay, Benefits in Minneapolis,” WCCO, CBS Minneapolis, November 27, 2015
- “Workers Press Wage, Scheduling Demands on Black Friday,” MPR,Jon Collins, November 27, 2015
- “Low-Wage Workers Rally for Better Pay,” Star Tribune, Libor Jany, November 27, 2015
- “Hourly workers rally on Black Friday for $15 minimum wage,” Fox 9 News, November 27, 2015
- “Workers Rally in Downtown Minneapolis for Better Pay, Scheduling Practices,” Bring Me the News, November 27, 2015
- “USA $15 an Hour Protesters March Through Macy’s on Black Friday,” Ruptly, November 27, 2015
- Full Ruptly video, November 27, 2015
11/12 Report Release:
- “CTUL report spotlights severity of challenges facing low-wage workers,” The Journal, Sarah McKenzie, November 12, 2015
- “Survey of low-wage workers finds wage theft in Twin Cities,” Star Tribune, Erin Golden, November 12, 2015
- “Report provides new insight into workplace struggles,” Workday Minnesota, Barb Kucera, November 13, 2015
- “Workers’ rights classes seek to turn workers into leaders – in their workplaces and in City Hall,” Kristoffer Tigue, MinnPost, November 24, 2015
11/10 Strike with Retail Janitors and Fast food workers:
- “A Letter to the Worker,” Workday Minnesota, Michael McDowell, November 12, 2015
- “Local Fast Food Workers Join Nat’l Strike For Better Wages, Paid Sick Days,” CBS Minnesota, November 10, 2015
- “Minneapolis Workers Rally for $15 Minimum Wage,” ABC 5 News, Dave Aeikens, November 10, 2015
- “Striking workers press on Minneapolis leaders for wages, benefits,” Star Tribune, Erin Golden, November 10, 2015.
- “Workers March for Wages, Scheduling,” MPR News, Jon Collins, November 10, 2015
- “Workers escalate campaign for higher wage, paid leave,” WorkDay Minnesota, Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota, November 10, 2015
- “In Minneapolis, striking workers revive campaign for Working Families Agenda,” Union Advocate, November 10, 2015
- “Hundreds Rally for Workers Rights in Downtown Minneapolis, Block Traffic,” Bring Me The News, November 10, 2015
- “Minimum-wage protest heads to downtown Minneapolis,” Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Mark Reilly, November 20, 2015
- “Fast-Food Workers Strike and Rally for $15 Hourly Wage,” Bill Sorem, The Uptake, Nov. 10, 2015
- “The Fight for $15,” The Journal, Sarah McKenzie, November 10, 2015
- “The first hurdle for paid sick leave in Minneapolis: agreeing on who should study paid sick leave in Minneapolis,” MinnPost, Peter Callaghan, November 11, 2015
“Target had quiet talks with labor on Minneapolis workplace rule,” Star Tribune, Adam Belz, November 9, 2015.
11/10 Strike Announcement (Oct. 7):
- “Council votes, workers rally for Working Families Agenda,” Tim Blotz, Fox 9 News, October 7, 2015
- “Workers Hold Wage Rally at Minneapolis City Hall,” Esme Murphy, WCCO CBS, October 7, 2015
- “MplsWorks advocates make case for Working Families Agenda,” Steve Share, WorkDay Minnesota, October 7, 2015
- “Mpls. proposed workforce rules bring rally, opposition,” Kare 11, Lindsey Seavert, October 7, 2015
CTUL at the White House Worker Voice Summit:
- “Minnesota organizers to speak at White House labor summit,” Jon Collins, Minnesota Public Radio, October 6, 2015
- “Minnesotans to take part in White House ‘Worker Voice’ Summit,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minneseota, October 6, 2015
- “Searching for Worker Voices at the White House,” Justin Miller, The Prospect, October 9, 2015
June 9 Strike
- “Twin Cities Janitors on Strike, protesting alleged Wage Theft,” Pioneer Press, Nick Woltman, June 9, 2015
- “Twin Cities Store Janitors hold walk-out for better wages and working conditions,” Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Meghan Holden, June 9, 2015.
- “Retail janitors go on 24-hour strike,” The Journal, Jill Bachelder, June 9, 2015
- “Twin Cities janitors strike over wretched pay and the squeeze from big box retailers,” Susan Du, City Pages, June 10, 2015.
- “Retail Building cleaners strike for better wages and an end to wage theft,” Justin Rostad, Working America, June 10, 2015.
- “Department Store Janitors Strike in Downtown Mpls,” WCCO, June 9, 2015 (video)
- “Twin Cities Janitors Protest, Call For Better Wages,” WCCO, CBS Minnesota, June 9, 2015
- “Janitors strike wages in downtown Minneapolis,” Fox 9 News, Rachel Chazin, June 9, 2015
“I am going on strike because my employer, Capital Building Services Group, is cheating us,” Duniyo Hussein, who cleans the Macy’s at the Mall of America for CBSG, said. “$8.00 an hour is not fair for the work we do. We work hard. In the United States, no one should make such a low wage. I am going on strike so we can win fair wages and more rights at our job.”
June 9 Best Buy Shareholder Action
- “Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly says company is ‘confident’ about future,” Star Tribune, Kavita Kumar, June 9th, 2015.
- “Protesters to Best Buy: ‘Get out of the way so we can have justice,’” Union Advocate, June 9, 2015.
June 9 Strike Deadline Announcement
- “Macy’s, Herberger’s Janitors Say They’re Paid Only $5 An Hour,” Susan Du, City Pages, May 26, 2015
- “Janitors sue retail cleaning company in federal court, to protest today,” Adam Belz, Star Tribune, May 20, 2015
- “Twin Cities department store janitors allege wage abuses in lawsuit,” Nick Woltman, Pioneer Press, May 20, 2015
- “Janitors working at MN Macy’s and Herberger’s sue over wages,” Marty Moylan, MPR News, May 20, 2015
- “Retail store cleaners file class action lawsuit, set strike date,” Michael Moore, WorkDay Minnesota, May 21, 2015
- “Macy’s, Herberger’s Janitors Sue Employer, Threaten To Strike,” WCCO CBS Minnesota, May 20, 2015
- “Janitors Represented By Nichols Kaster, PLLP File Lawsuit Against Capital Building Services Group, Inc.” PRNewswire, May 21, 2015
CTUL Trip to Kohl’s Shareholder Meeting May 2015
- “Trabajadores de limpieza piden mejores condiciones de trabajo,” Nayeli Santoyo, Telemundo, May 15, 2015
Lucila Dominguez 2015 Facing Race Amabassador
- “St. Paul Anti-Racism Leaders’ Humble Roots,” Susan Du, City Pages, April 27, 2015.
- “Lucila Dominguez de CTUL Recibira Importante Reconocimiento,” Rigoberto Castro, La Prensa de Minnesota, April 22, 2015.
- “damali ayo promises humor, stories and love in her Race Ambassador Award keynote,” Paige Elliott, Spokesman Recorder, April 22, 2015.
- “CTUL Activist Dominguez Named Saint Paul Foundation’s Facing Race Ambassador,” Union Advocate, April 28, 2015.
April 15 Fast Food strike
- “Fast food workers shut down Minneapolis intersection,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, April 15, 2015 “This is our moment — we are going to change service jobs from ones that drag our economy down into ones that lift up workers, families and communities,” said Carmela Palacios, Burger King employee and member of CTUL, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha/Center of Workers United in Struggle. “Fast-food workers are joining together and standing up for what’s right, and standing with so many people working in a variety of industries, we are stronger than ever. I know we will win.”
- “Twin Cities workers join national call for $15-an-hour wage,” Jon Collins, MPR News, April 15, 2015 “Carmela Palacios has worked at a Burger King on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis for a dozen years and makes about $8.50 an hour. She said her paycheck isn’t enough to support her two children and husband.”
- “Fast-food workers to protest for $15-an-hour wages,” KTTC News, April 15
- “Fight for $15 Draws Huge Crowd, Invades McDonalds,” Bill Sorem, The Uptake, April 16, 2015 (includes video)
- “’Fight for $15’ movement to include more countries, low-wage workers,” Tyler Gieseke, Star Tribune, April 14, 2015. “It takes a very emotional toll on me,” said Merritt, a 20-year-old Burger King employee…Merritt earns $8 an hour, and management often changes her work schedule, she said. Her rent takes up most of her paycheck”
- “Low-wage workers, supporters rally for $15-an-hour pay,” Martin Moylan, MPR News, April 16, 2015.
McDonald’s workers respond to “raise”
- “Fast Food Workers Plan Another Protest at Uptown McDonald’s This Afternoon,” Ben Johnson, City Pages, April 2
- “McDonald’s pay rise gets mixed reviews,” Boua Xiong, Kare 11 News, April 2
- “Labor Issues to Pressure McDonald’s Despite Pay Bump,” ABC Channel 5 News, April 2
Fast Food Workers Announce Strike April 15, 2015
- “Fast-food workers to rally on April 15 for $15 an hour,” Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune, March 31, 2015
- “Service Workers Intend to Strike on Tax Day Over Wages,” WCCA CBS News, March 31, 2015
- “Twin Cities fast food workers plan April 15 strike,” Union Advocate, March 31, 2015 (includes video)
- “Slower Fast Food on Tax Day? Nationwide Strike to Hit Twin Cities,” The Uptake, March 31, 2015 (includes video)
CTUL at 2015 Presidential State of the Union
- “Rep. Keith Ellison on Obama’s Push to Sign TPP & Seek Authority to Expand War in Iraq & Syria,” Democracy Now!, Jan. 21, 2015 (fast forward to minute 22:30 to hear mention of CTUL)
- “Progressive lawmakers invite advocates of low-wage workers to State of the Union speech,” Josh Hicks, Washington Post, Jan. 20, 2015
- “Rep. Keith Ellison’s Low-wage Worker Organizer SOTU Guest: ‘I go with a conflicted heart,'” Veronica Mendez, In These Times, Jan. 20, 2015.
- “CTUL leader to attend State of the Union Address,” Barb Kucera, WorkDay Minnesota, Jan. 20, 2015
- “El Estado de la Union, Esta Noche,” El Minnesota de Hoy, Jan. 20, 2015
- “Hearing from the other Minnesotans at the State of the Union,” Devin Henry, MinnPost, Jan. 20, 2015
2014
KBS Signs Agreement – December 2014
- “Cleaning company signs agreement with janitors, SEIU” Adam Belz, Star Tribune, 12/11/14 (also in Bloomberg Businessweek)
- “Report Says Future of Low Paid Workers is Bleak” Bill Hudson, WCCO CBS News, 12/11/14
Fast Food Strikes 12.4.14
- “Fast-food nation: Workers stage nationwide protests,” Bruce Kennedy, CBS MoneyWatch, Dec. 4, 2014.
- “Fast food workers protest at Uptown McDonald’s (again),” Clare Kennedy, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Dec. 4.
- “Fast Food Workers Protest Wages In Minnesota, across Nation,” WCCO CBS, Dec. 4. Minnesota, “Fast Food Workers Rally for 15 per hour wage,” Kare 11, Dec. 4.
- “Fast food workers strike for $15 wages, union rights in Minneapolis,” Ryan Chazin, Fox 9, Dec. 4.
- “Demonstrators Arrive at Mpls City Hall after Blocking I-35 Northbound,” 5 Eyewitness News ABC, Jennie Olson, Dec. 4 (fast food strikes mentioned in this article)
- “Minneapolis mayor joins fast food worker demonstration,” Russell Raczkowski, Workday Minnesota, December 4.
Videos of Fast Food strike
- “Strikers Target McDonalds To Pay $15/hr Living Wage,” The Uptake, Dec. 4.
- “Fast-food workers’ Fight for $15 gaining momentum in Twin Cities (video)” Union Advocate, Dec. 4.
Black Friday 2014 Retail Janitor Strike:
- “Workers Strike on Black Friday,” KSTP Channel 5, Nov. 28.
- “Some MN Workeres Strike on Black Friday,” ABC News, Channel 6, Nov. 28.
- Minnesota News Round Up, Pierce County Herald, Nov. 28.
- “Retail cleanings stand up for better pay and working conditions,” Randy Croce, WorkDay Minnesota, November 28.
- YouTube video by 99 Pickets: “CTUL #blackfriday strike“
- “They toil all hours to provide holiday service,” Op-Ed by Representative Ryan Winkler in the Star Tribune, Nov. 27.
- “Unions plan Black Friday strike to kick off series of protests,” Star Tribune, Adam Belz, Nov. 26.
- Pre-Strike Coverage Black Friday Strike for Our Lives 2014
- “They toil all hours to provide holiday service,” Op-Ed by Representative Ryan Winkler in the Star Tribune, Nov. 27. “So this Thanksgiving, we owe Minnesota’s low-wage workers a debt of gratitude for making our favorite holiday celebrations possible. We should also thank them for reminding us that our economy needs to change and that it can change, if people speak up and start demanding better. We should support the low-wage workers who are standing up for all of us”
- “Unions plan Black Friday strike to kick off series of protests,” Star Tribune, Adam Belz, Nov. 26. “‘They’re still treating us like we’re invisible,’ said Luciano Balbuena, 54, who works for a company named Kimco Services and cleans the Home Depot in Richfield”
- “Retail janitor strike planned for Black Friday,” Insight News, Nov. 26.
- “Workers to Hold Week of Action to Demand Higher Wages,” WorkDay Minnesota, Barb Kucera, Nov. 24.
Retail Janitors Announce Black Friday Strike Deadline, November 2014:
- “Twin Cities retail janitors threaten to strike on Black Friday,” Star Tribune, Adam Belz, November 11, 2014.
- “Twin Cities retail janitors announce Black Friday strike deadline,” Workday Minnesota, Howard Kling, November 11, 2014.
- “Janitors Threaten Strike Against Big Box Retailers On Black Friday,” The UpTake, Bill Sorem, November 11, 2014.
Fast Food Strikes in Twin Cities September 2014:
- “Fast food workers demand higher wages and right to unionize,” NBC Kare 11, Melissa Colorado, Sept. 4, 2014 (includes video). “I believe that we should all have a raise at some point…I think it’s a good way to show the big people, the big corporations what we’re made of, what we stand for, what we believe in. Our voices will be heard,” Guillermo Lindsay, McDonald’s worker and CTUL leader in the Twin Cities Strike.
- “Demonstrations across the country included events at two Minneapolis McDonald’s locations,” Star Tribune, Mike Hughlett, Sept. 4, 2014 (includes video).
- “Fast Food Workers Protest Wages at Minneapolis McDonald’s,” CBS Minnesota WCCO, Pat Kessler, Sept. 4, 2014 (includes video). Dania Caldwell, Burger King worker and CTUL leader in the Twin Cities Strike, talks about why she is organizing: “It’s hard. I live paycheck to paycheck…With me having three kids, I have to buy diapers. I have to buy clothes and school supplies. And I have no help, really.”
Post Fast Food Strike:
- “Minneapolis officials exploring raising minimum wage in city, à la Seattle“, City Pages, Aaron Rupar, Sept. 8, 2014. “The message conveyed by protesters who stormed the Uptown McDonald’s last week was heard loud and clear by at least a couple members of the Minneapolis City Council.”
- “Minneapolis leaders consider $15-an-hour base wage,” Star Tribune, Erin Golden, Sept. 10, 2014. “Council Member Jacob Frey…recently joined fast-food workers participating in a strike — and advocating for a $15 an hour wage — in northeast Minneapolis.”
Victory Coverage June 2014:
Highlights:
- “Target Adopts ‘Breakthrough’ Policy for Janitors,” Kare 11 News, Lindsey Seavert, June 10, 2014
“The janitors who clean Twin Cities Target stores announced victory today, after the retailer agreed to a new policy that will give the workers better conditions, including the right to collectively bargain, and ensure workers are not forced to work seven days a week.”
- “Target Bends to Labor, Tells Contractors to Meet with Unions,” Bloomberg Businessweek, Josh Eidelson, June 12, 2014
“…a strong core of leaders in the industry, who have gone on three strikes…that’s the mechanism of enforcement.”
- “Janitors at Target stores to see new protections in contracts,” MPR, Tom Weber, June 10, 2014
All Print Coverage:
- “Target agrees to new labor guidelines for store janitors,” Pioneer Press, Nick Woltman, June 10, 2014
- “Target changes policy, backs janitors,” Star Tribune, Dee Depass, June 10, 2014
- “Target Bends to Labor, Tells Contractors to Meet with Unions,” Bloomberg Businessweek, Josh Eidelson, June 12, 2014
- “Target Adopts ‘Breakthrough’ Policy for Janitors,” Kare 11 News, Lindsey Seavert, June 10, 2014
- “Janitors at Target stores to see new protections in contracts,” MPR, Tom Weber, June 10, 2014
- “Target Hands A Big Victory To Low-Wage Janitors In Minnesota,” Huffington Post, Dave Jamieson, June 10, 2014
- “Target stands up for … janitors,” MinnPost, Brian Lambert, June 10, 2014
- “Landmark victory to protect Target janitors’ rights,” Workday Minnesota, Joey Getty, June 10, 2014
- “Janitors celebrate Target win,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, Mary Turk, June 10, 2014
- “Minnesota Janitors at Target Stores Win Breakthrough Worker Protections,” SEIU International Blog, June 10, 2014
- “Unprecedented Victory for Low Wage Workers,” Chipster Life, Maricela Flores, June 10, 2014
- “Target Janitors Win Collective Bargaining Rights,” In These Times, Carlos Ballesteros, June 11, 2014
- “New CTUL-Target agreement underscores innovative organizing strategies across Minnesota,” Bluestem Prairie, June 11, 2014
- “Target will toughen protection for janitors in contracts,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Staff, June 11, 2014
- “Janitors celebrate new agreement with Target Corp.,” Southwest Journal, Cassie Jones, June 11, 2014
- “A Historic Victory for Target Janitors,” MN 2020, Lucas Franco, June 11, 2014
- “CTUL declara victoria en protección para trabajadores de limpieza en tiendas de Target,” La Prensa de Minnesota, Rigoberto Castro, June 12, 2014
- “CTUL Declares Victory in Breakthrough Worker Protections for Janitors at Target Stores,” Truthout, June 12, 2014
- “Breakthrough at Target — Workers Center Secures Responsible Contractor Agreement,” On Labor, Janice Fine, June 13, 2014
All Video Coverage:
- “Target Adopts ‘Breakthrough’ Policy for Janitors,” Kare 11 News, Lindsey Seavert, June 10, 2014
- “Victory! ‘My heart opened up and started blossoming,” Labor Education Services, June 10, 2014
- “Target Store Cleaners Get a Victory,” MN2020, Briana Johnson, June 11, 2014
- “CTUL Target Victory Press Conference,” Labor Education Services, June 11, 2014
- “CTUL,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, June 11, 2014
- “CTUL Celebrates Target Victory,” The Uptake, Bill Sorem, June 14, 2014
Black Friday Strike and March to End Poverty Wages 11/29/13
- “26 Arrested as Workers Continue to Call for Better Wages in St. Paul, Minneapolis,” 11/29, Cassie Hart, Channel 5 Eye Witness News (This one with video coverage)
- “St. Paul: 26 arrested in Black Friday protests over low retail wages,” 11/29, Raya Zimmerman, Pioneer Press
- “26 arrested in St. Paul protest,” 11/29, Paul Walsh, Star Tribune
- “Call to end poverty wages rings out from Black Friday protests in Twin Cities,” 11/29, Union Advocate
- “Black Friday protests in Twin Cities show growing support for better wages,” 11/29, Joey Getty, WorkDay Minnesota
- “26 Arrested as Workers Continue to Call for Better Wages in St. Paul, Minneapolis,” 11/29, Cassie Hart, ABC News, Channel 6
- “Hundreds march to protest poverty wages,” 11/29, Kare 11
- “Cleaning Workers Walk Out In Black Friday Protest,” 11/29, WCCO, CBS Channel 4
- “Protests, frenzy in US holiday shopping marathon,” WSOCTV
- “Workers march University Ave. in St. Paul to protest low wages; 26 arrested,” 11/29, Tim Nelson, MPR
- “Fight For Living Wages Ends In 26 Black Friday Arrests in St Paul,” 11/29, The Uptake
- “Wal-Mart arrests could fuel ‘a new political movement of the disenfranchised,’ Grayson tells Salon,” 11/29, Josh Eidelson, Salon.com
Pre-Black Friday Strikes:
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“Protesters expected near St. Paul shopping district,” Pioneer Press, Frederick Melo
- “Si no hay acuerdo, trabajadores de limpieza se van a la huelga,” La Prensa de Minnesota
- “Retail workers’ Black Friday wish list includes higher wages, a voice on the job,” The Union Advocate, Nov. 20, 2013
- “CCHD collection helps local workers recover unpaid wages,” The Catholic Spirit, Nov. 20, 2013
- “Walmart workers plan Black Friday demonstrations for better wages,” WorkDay Minnesota, Nov. 15, 2013
- “Workers must share in hometown business’ success,” Sun This Week, Nov. 14, 2013
- “Video: Retail Workers Deserve Better,” Nov. 14, MN2020, Brianna Johnson
- “Walmart worker strike…” Nov. 12, Salon.com, Josh Eidelson
October 14 Roundtable to increase minimum wage:
- “Nolan and Ellison join local push for higher Minnesota minimum wage,” Star Tribune, Baird Helgeson, Oct. 14, 2013
- “The Face of Minimum Wage,” MN2020, Oct. 14, 2013.
- “Minimum wage rountable draws full house,” Workday Minnesota, Joey Getty, Oct. 14, 2013
August 29 Nationwide Fast Food Strike – Solidarity Action:
- “Low-Wage Workers in Roseville Support National Strike,” Maricella Miranda, KSTP Channel 5, ABC
- “Twin Cities cleaning workers join nationwide call for higher wages,” Union Advocate, August 29, 2013
- “Fast Food Workers Try to Super-Size Their Wages,” WCCO Channel 4, CBS, August 29, 2013
- “Walkout puts spotlight on need for higher wage,” Workday Minnesota, August 30, 2013
July 24 Day of Action with Retail Janitors:
- “Workers to rally as part of national day of action for higher minimum wage,” Workday Minnesota, July 23, 2013
- “The minimum wage after 75 years: Still helping workers, still opposed by Corporate America,” Workday Minnesota, August 30, 2013
Strike 2 Coverage:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- “Target and striking janitors’ group reach an ‘open dialogue’ about what comes next,” KLFD 1410 am, June 15, 2013
- “America retail workers need more than $10 an hour,” The Guardian, June 13, 2013
- “Striking Janitors in Minnesota Demand an End to Retaliation,” The Nation, Alleen Brown, June 12, 2013
- “Cleaning workers aim labor action at downtown Minneapolis Target store,” Minnesota Public Radio, June 11, 2013
- “Target’s Contract Janitors Announce Strike In Minneapolis,” Huffington Post, Dave Jamieson, June 10, 2013
- “Twin Cities retail janitors prepare to strike,” Star Tribune, Dee DePass, June 7, 2013
OTHER COVERAGE:
- “Target meets with striking janitors’ group; progress reported,” Pioneer Press, Tom Webb, June 14, 2013
- “Twin Cities retail store cleaners on strike,” Minnesota Public Radio, Tim Nelson, June 11, 2013
- “Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike,” The Nation, Alleen Brown, June 10, 2013
- “Janitors strike at Target, other Twin Cities retail stores and offices,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, Alleen Brown and Trang Do, June 11, 2013
- “Target contract janitors go on strike, picket in downtown Minneapolis [PHOTOS],” City Pages, Aaron Rupar, June 11, 2013
- “Video: Fighting for Better Working Conditions,” MN2020
- “Invisible Workers Take a Stand,” MN2020, Steve Fletcher, June 10, 2013 (also Twin Cities Daily Planet)
- Minnesota Business Journal- Janitors cleaning Twin Cities retail stores will strike,” Minnesota Business Journal, Katharine Grayson, June 10, 2013
- Workday Minnesota- Retail cleaning workers to go on two-day strike,” Workday Minnesota, June 10, 2013
Strike Coverage:
- “Independent Retail Cleaning Workers Strike,” Scott Theisen, Channel 5 ABC, Feb. 25
- “Non-union Target janitors in Minneapolis to go on Strike,” Ed Resnikoff, MSNBC, Feb. 25
- “Rally backs nonunion Target janitors,” Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune, Feb. 26
- “Store cleaners picket in Minneapolis,” Tim Nelson, MPR, Feb. 26
- “Retail Store Cleaners Protest In Downtown Minneapolis,” WCCO CBS Minnesota, Feb. 26
- “ONE-DAY STRIKE: Non-union Target janitors picket outside downtown Minneapolis store,” Tom Halden, Fox9 News, Feb. 26
- “Janitors picket outside of Target in downtown Minneapolis,” Ed Stych, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, Feb. 26
- “Cleaning workers strike for better pay and work conditions,” Brian Piatt, Kare 11 News, Feb. 26
A large group of non-union retail cleaning workers walked off the job and onto the picket line Monday night, and are now airing their complaints in front of Target in downtown Minneapolis.
Pre-Strike Coverage:
- “Workers Cleaning Target Stores Threaten to Strike,” Josh Eidelson, The Nation, Feb. 22
- “Retail rebellion: The next big strike could begin next week,” Ned Resnikoff, MSNBC, Feb. 22
- “Target janitors threaten strike,” Natasha Lennard, Salon.com, Feb. 22.
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“Twin Cities janitors, security guards poised to strike Sunday,” John Welbes, Feb. 19, Pioneer Press
- “Twin Cities janitors ready to strike Sunday,” Dee Depass, Feb. 19, Star Tribune
- “Retail store janitors could strike Sunday,” Mark Reilly, Feb. 19, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
- “Twin Cities store cleaners threaten strike,” Tim Nelson, Feb. 18, Minneapolis Public Radio
- “Twin Cities retail-store janitors are ready to strike on Sunday,” Dee Depass, Feb. 18, Star Tribune
- “Twin Cities Retail Cleaning Workers Group Threatening Strike,” Scott Carlson, Feb. 18, Roseville Patch
DMS Lawsuit Proposed Settlement:
- “Target store janitors reach wage settlement,” Sasha Aslanian, February 15, MPR
Janitors who work for a company that cleans Twin Cities Target stores have reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit over unpaid wages…
- “Twin Cities janitors win settlement on overtime pay,” Dee Depass, February 15, Star Tribune
The complaint alleged that certain managers made workers, mostly at five Twin Cities Target stores, punch into work on certain days using “ghost employee” ID cards. According to the court documents, the “scheme” required the janitors to clock in and sign work cards using the names of former DMS employees at least one or two days a week. The practice meant that those who worked as much as 56 to 80 hours a week received only regular pay.
- “Cleaners subcontracted to work for Target reach tentative overtime settlement,” John Welbes, February 5, Pioneer Press (also published in Bloomberg Businessweek and St. Cloud Times)
- “Target store cleaners may settle with subcontractor on overtime,” Mark Reilly, February 6, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
OSHA Complaints against Target Contractors:
- “Target store janitors file OSHA complaints,” Star Tribune, David Phelps, 1/17/2013
- “Cleaners file OSHA complaints against Target contractors,” Pioneer Press, John Welbes, 1/17/2013
- “Target janitors complain to OSHA on working conditions, training,” Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Ed Stych, 1/18/2013
- “Target endangers workers by locking them in at night,” People’s World, Steve Share, 1/24/2013
- “Workers Locked Inside of Target Stores Overnight,” The Nation, Josh Eidelson, 1/24/2013
- “Workers file complaints about health and safety violations while cleaning Target stores,” Minneapolis Labor Review, Steve Share, 1/25/2013
- “Target locks in graveyard shift workers at night,” Salon.com, Natasha Leonard, 1/25/2013
Black Friday Joint Actions with Striking Walmart Workers and Retail Cleaning Workers:
- “Wal-Mart Workers & Unions Protest On Black Friday,” WCCO, CBS, Reg Chapman, Nov. 23, 2012 (video highlights CTUL and Campaign for Justice in Retail Cleaning)
- “Walmart Announces Best Black Friday Ever Despite Protests,” KSTP, ABC, Naomi Pescovitz, Nov. 23, 2012.
- “Despite protests, Walmart claims Black Friday success,” Kare 11, Jeffrey DeMars, Nov. 23, 2012.
- “Walmart workers, allies turn out for freezing Black Friday Walmart protest in St. Paul,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, Sheila Regan, Nov. 23, 2012.
“OUR Walmart’s the organization united for respect at Walmart,” said Michael Ahles, who works at the Sauk Centre Walmart. “It consists of former and current associates at Walmart. We’re trying to reason with Walmart that we need better wage, better hours, benefits, that some of the company policies need to change. But they are fighting back at us.”
Pre-Black Friday Joint Actions:
- “Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests,” The Nation, Allison Kilkenney, Nov. 20, 2012.
Former and current employees of the giant corporation describe systemic abuse and harassment by management at Walmart stores and warehouses. When asked about their demands, many workers talk about the desire for management to respect and listen to the workers.
- “Twin Cities Walmart workers say they will walk off the job Black Friday to protest working conditions,” Kare 11, Lindsey Seavert, Nov. 21, 2012.
‘Just by increasing wages and making health care affordable, Walmart can turn this country around, they have that power, to raise up the poverty level,’ said (Gabe) Teneyuque, (striking Walmart employee).
- “Walmart Workers Walking Off the Job in Protest,” KSTP, ABC, Mark Albert, Nov. 22, 2012.
- “Walmart worker tells why he is protesting Walmart in St. Paul,” Twin Cities Daily Plante, Sheila Regan, Nov. 22, 2012.
“Ghost” Employee Press Conference, Oct. 31, 2012:
- “‘Fantasmas’ frente el Kmart en Halloween,” La Prensa de Minnesota, 11/12/12
- “Did Florida-based company avoid paying overtime? A dozen Minnesota cleaners say yes“, Businessweek, John Welbes, 10/5/2012 (republished from Pioneer Press)
- “Really? Ripping off cleaning ladies?” MinnPost, Brian Lambert, 10/5/12
- “Did company avoid paying overtime? A dozen cleaners say yes,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 3, 2012
“Diversified is a national cleaning company that has contracts with several large retailers in the Twin Cities area including Target, Best Buy, Sears and Kmart. The contractor has been sued several times, in other locations around the country, for fair labor law violations, court records show.”
- “Lawsuit challenges use of ‘ghost’ employees” Workday Minnesota, October 31
- “‘Ghosts’ to Protest Outside Lake Street K-Mart on Halloween” KSTP Channel 5, ABC, Oct. 30
September 29th Day of Action and Reflection:
- “Ghosts go to court: Minneapolis janitors charge Diversified Maintenance Systems used “ghost time cards” to avoid overtime pay,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, October 1, 2012
- “Diversified Maintenance Systems, subcontractor for Kmart, Target and Sears, faces possible class action suit on behalf of hundreds of workers,” Twin Cities Daily Planet, October 2, 2012.
- “Kmart, Target, Sears Subcontractor Faces Class Action Suit From Hundreds Of Workers,” The Uptake
- “CTUL y trabajadores de limpieza realizan protesta,” La Prensa de Minnesota
- Video from Univision
Press Conference Regarding OSHA complaints at Diversified Maintenance, August 28, 2012:
- “Cleaning crews allege unsafe work conditions at stores,” Pioneer Press, August 28, 2012.
- “Cleaning crews allege unsafe work conditions at stores,” Businessweek, August 28, 2012.
- “Locked Doors Pose Safety Risk To Cleaning Workers CTUL Claims,” The Uptake, August 30, 2012
- “Trabajadores presentan 17 quejas contra Diversified Maintenance Systems,” La Prensa
Press Conference: White Paper and Lawsuit against Diversified Maintenance, April 25, 2012:
- “Janitors: Contractor didn’t play by rules“, Dee DePass, Star Tribune, April 25, 2012
- “Trabajadores de Limpieza Dicen que Trabajaron Siete Dias por Semana sin Pago de Overtime“, La Conexion Latina, 25 de abril, 2012
- “Minn. Custodians Sue Diversified Maintenance Systems“, KSTP, ABC News, April 25, 2012
- “Study, lawsuit expose exploitation faced by retail cleaning workers“, Workday Minnesota, April 26
- “Janitors at Target, Best Buy claim they were forced to work 7 days a week with no overtime“, City Pages, Aaron Rupar, April 27, 2012
- “Study, lawsuit expose exploitation faced by retail cleaning workers“, International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association, April 27, 2012
- “Minnesota janitors protest over unpaid overtime, wages“, Twin Cities Daily Planet, Christopher Tigue, May 2, 2012