Masked federal agents raided the Bro Tex facility in St. Paul without warning, detaining workers and frightening nearby families. City officials say they had no advance notice and stressed that St. Paul police were not involved. Advocates and civil rights groups condemned the use of unidentified agents and the use of force on protesters, warning that the raid eroded public trust and left immigrant and marginalized communities feeling unsafe.
Minnesota workers
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota’s Minimum Wage Will Increase on Jan. 1, 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know
Minnesota’s minimum wage will increase to $11.13 per hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2025, and the hourly wage for employees under the age of 20 will increase to $9.08 an hour, while Minneapolis and St. Paul have their own minimum wage ordinances requiring higher wages for work performed in these cities.
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Railroad seeking applications from women, people of color
‘It used to be you had to know someone; their grandfather got them in. But not anymore.’