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Finished up our first game of our first contract! Here’s what we won:
-16.5% wage increase over the life of the three year contract.
-5.5 hour minimums
-Holiday pay
-Workplace health and safety protections
-Discipline and discharge protections.
-Defined hiring practices
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🧵 Today we strike. For 7 months, we have bargained with
@MNUFC
for our first contract. The team has repeatedly stalled and shown no interest in bargaining a fair deal. We feel we have not been take seriously.
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Interesting way to say they’re on strike
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While we are disappointed by MNUFC’s decision not to agree to our terms, we are overwhelmed by the support and solidarity we witnessed tonight. Thank you to everyone who came to our picket line and offered support ❤️
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Hey
@MNUFC
this scab camera operator is struggling big time. If only there were highly skilled professionals somewhere 🤔
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Our asks are reasonable:
- yearly raises
- $50/game healthcare contributions
- safe workplace provisions
- retirement contributions
- parking
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Today, together with our community and local leaders we are calling on
@MNUFC
CEO
@shari_ballard
to stop their anti union behavior and voluntarily recognize our union
@iatse745
Now is the time for
@mnufc
to live up to their stated values and do what's right. How you can help 🔽
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We’re excited to announce we’ve tentatively agreed to our first contract!
Today
@IATSE
Local 745 tentatively agreed to a three year contract with
@MNUFC
&
@MnufcUnion
Congrats to our members on your first contract! 💪
@MNAFLCIO
@AFLCIO
@MLSPA
@MLS
@PSRAofficials
@allianzfield
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On the corner of Pascal St and St Anthony Ave, you’ll find our crew holding picket signs until a contract is with
@IATSE
is signed
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We’re disappointed that Dr. Bill McGuire, former CEO of UnitedHealth, is so reluctant to provide healthcare support that amounts to just $12,000 for the entire season. But we’re told that is an outrageous cost increase.
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It’s clear that MN United retained an attorney from famed union-busting law firm
@Littler
for one reason. To union bust. Today, we say enough. We’re Striking!
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.
@shari_ballard
has retained Littler Mendelson to fight our union drive. They are known for aggressively fighting
@SBWorkersUnited
and
@amazonlabor
. They are the biggest anti union firm in the world.
For a team that claims neutrality, this is aggressively anti union.
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Today we've seen how anti-union they are and to what lengths they'll go to kill this small union that, in the scope of an MLS budget is a rounding error.
We are disappointed in their actions today. And the lack of a quality broadcast is a great metaphor for
@MNUFC
as a whole.
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During our last round of negotiations on 9/14, the company rejected our request for a $50/day healthcare contribution. Telling us “we’ll allow you to deduct that from your wages.”
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Thank you for coming down and showing your support!
Some of our members joined
@MnufcUnion
on the picket line at Allianz Field to support the in-house crew's strike. Grad workers support stadium workers!
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We are disappointed in
@MNUFC
's decision to decline our request for voluntary recognition. We are moving forward with an
@NLRB
election and will win. We are now requesting they commit to allow us to vote without any further anti-union statements or meetings
@IATSE
@MNWonderwall
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Incredible show of support tonight from the
@MNUFC
@MNWonderwall
@MNDarkClouds
@TrueNorthElite
@RedLoons
@IATSE
@MNAFLCIO
@AFLCIO
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Today we are going to break down
@shari_ballard
's letter denying us voluntary union recognition and expose the veiled anti union language and let you know our side of their spin.
Our edits and comments are in red.
🧵⬇️
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Update: We’ve been countered with a proposal that does not include ANY benefits
As we finally get back to the bargaining table on Dec 5 & 6, the biggest sticking point seems to be healthcare contributions. The proposed total cost for an entire
@MLS
season comes to less than $12k. Many of our workers don't have access to employer-sponsored health insurance.
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Today is the day!
Our ballots will be counted at 2pm by the
@NLRB
. We will post an update after the count.
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This Wednesday we will need your help at the game!
- Tell everyone you know to wear 🔴RED 🔴
- Make a sign in support of our drive
- Share your pictures with
#UnitedUnion
&
#MNUFC
Together we can let the front office know that we are all united!
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We appreciate
@mnufc
's sentiment but we have an overwhelming majority of cards signed by crew. Friends and teammates who support one another don't make each other jump through hoops to prove the obvious.
@mnufc
should agree to voluntary recognition.
---
@IATSE
@MNWonderwall
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As we finally get back to the bargaining table on Dec 5 & 6, the biggest sticking point seems to be healthcare contributions. The proposed total cost for an entire
@MLS
season comes to less than $12k. Many of our workers don't have access to employer-sponsored health insurance.
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How you can help our Union Drive:
Call your season ticket rep or the MNUFC front office and ask the team to voluntarily recognize our union.
Tweet at
@mnufc
and demand voluntary recognition.
Front office contact info 🠊
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Do the right thing,
@FirstAvenue
!
Workers at Minneapolis’ iconic First Avenue clubs are demanding a seat at the table so we can make better workplaces for decades of music to come.
We call on the company to recognize our Union!
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Many of you are asking how you can support us. Here’s how you can help 🧵:
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Another
@MNUFC
game. Another attempt at union busting by holding a captive audience meeting.
@shari_ballard
and Bill McGuire. STOP🛑
@GovTimWalz
@MayorCarter
#WeWantAUnion
@IATSE
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.
@MNUFC
will undoubtedly be spending significant sums of money to fight us when it would be cheaper to start negotiating a contract.
As fans and employees of the team we are saddened and disappointed by this behavior.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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We encourage all supporters and fans to head down to Pascall & St. Anthony Ave to join our picket line!
@MNDarkClouds
@RedLoons
@MNWonderwall
@TrueNorthElite
@MNThunderwall
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The
@MNUFC
capos standing in support all game long with
@IATSE
@MNDarkClouds
@TrueNorthElite
@RedLoons
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Thank you for your support!
Stopped on my way home from my work event to support striking
@iatse745
@MnufcUnion
striking production/video workers. It's been 7 months since these workers formed a union with
@MNUFC
and still no contract.
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What is the in-house broadcast crew?
We are the people that focus on the atmosphere and fan experience. We run the cameras that put fans on the board. We run the replays you see, the music you hear. On the average game day the in-house crew consists of 24 people.
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Also, as fans of the team, it was a tough game to miss out on. They played a fantastic game!
#pukki
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Thank you for your support
@melvincarter3
!
Saint Paul is a union town and will not tolerate union busting! It's time for
@MNUFC
&
@shari_ballard
to publicly commit to a position of neutrality! No more captive audience meetings and no more emails!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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We are calling on
@shari_ballard
&
@MNUFC
to commit to a position of neutrality during the
@NLRB
election process. No more captive audience meetings or emails.
It's time for
@MNUFC
to prove that they live up to the values that they claim to hold.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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It's Saturday!
Let's do this all over again!
Wear a 🔴RED🔴 shirt to the game tonight to show your support!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
It's Game Day!
Help spread the word and lets beat
@SportingKC
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
@MNWonderwall
@TrueNorthElite
@MNDarkClouds
@HopClouds
@FistsOfNorth
@AccessiLoons
@RedLoons
@IATSE
@iatse745
@MNAFLCIO
@IlhanMN
@VoteBetty
@mitrajunjalali
@FOX9
@StarTribune
@PioneerPress
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Incredibly happy for and proud of the folks over at First Ave! We wish them luck as they move on to negotiations!
First Avenue has agreed to voluntarily recognize our Union!
This is a testament to the love we have for each other. There’s much more work to do, but our unity will help us make our workplaces better for years to come. We look forward to beginning discussions with First Avenue.
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We thank
@MNUFC
for cooperatively working through the election stipulation process. We hope they continue to commit to neutrality throughout the election.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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We have the heartbeat of the Wonderwall behind us ✊
We are 110% pro- union, and we are dissatisfied and disappointed with
@MNUFC
and their continuing apparent lack of care throughout the unionization effort and negotiations.
We stand behind
@MnufcUnion
and have requested our drummers wear red if they're not in costume tonight.
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It's Game Day!
Help spread the word and lets beat
@SportingKC
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
@MNWonderwall
@TrueNorthElite
@MNDarkClouds
@HopClouds
@FistsOfNorth
@AccessiLoons
@RedLoons
@IATSE
@iatse745
@MNAFLCIO
@IlhanMN
@VoteBetty
@mitrajunjalali
@FOX9
@StarTribune
@PioneerPress
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Its
#MLSAllStar
week! Our crew will be working long hours this week to help put this show on.
We want to thank all the fans for their support throughout this process! Keep your eyes open for an update later this week on what's going on behind the scenes.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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One of our committee members had the pleasure of sitting on a panel for
@MNAFLCIO
with some amazing local organizers from
@TraderJoesUnite
,
@PPNCSUnited
, and
@ABetterABK
to talk about our journeys. Solidarity forever ✊
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Further more, Dr. Bill McGuire, who made his millions as the CEO of the world's largest health insurance company
@UHC
, should understand the importance of healthcare for his employees.
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We’d like to congratulate Mitra on her re-election! She’s a strong advocate for workers and has supported us from the beginning!
It’s once again the honor of my lifetime to have earned the trust of voters and keep leading Saint Paul forward.
I’m ready to keep building the city we believe in with you.
Thank you, Ward Four and all our incredible volunteers, staff and supporters. ⚡️
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If
@shari_ballard
doesn't want this to be divisive she could have simply recognized the union.
On Wednesday 7/13 wear RED to support
@munfcunion
stay tuned for more information....
--
@IATSE
@MNWonderwall
@GovTimWalz
@MayorCarter
@mitrajunjalali
@JaredGoyette
@FrederickMelo
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Thank you Sheigh, Saint Paul is a union town ✊
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Thank you to all who showed their support by wearing red yesterday at both the United and Aurora games ❤️ It means the world to us ✊ We’re also thrilled to see
@MNAuroraFC
moving on the next round of playoffs!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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Thank you for your support
@IlhanMN
! We are all stronger when we stand together!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
Standing proudly in solidarity with the workers at Allianz Field fighting for a union. Every worker deserves the protection, the compensation, and the democratic control of their own workplace that a union provides.
@MNUFC
: give your workers what they're asking for!
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We look forward to sharing our wins, but we’ll hold off until we officially ratify the contract
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We stand in solidarity with these vital workers!
BREAKING: 15,000 nurses authorize strike, hold media availability tomorrow
#Yes2Strike
#MNAReady
#PatientsBeforeProfits
#UnionStrong
#1u
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MN United Union Update: back in mid-March we began negotiating our first contract as a union! It's a long process and we are looking forward to our first contract!
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We don't need
@shari_ballard
's friendship, we need higher wages, health care, retirement, parking and a safer workplace. We need a union!
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If you aren’t an MNUFC fan or you are unable to make it to games, we LOVE your tweets and social media interactions. It’s what keeps our workers motivated to take a stand ✊🏼
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Lets start with the first paragraph. She minimizes our accomplishments and hard work and then uses a scare tactic to make us worry about how this may effect our families.
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If you’ve attended a game this season you may have received a survey asking about your gameday experience. Let them know you’d like the in-house crew to get a contract
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A few of our favorite photos from last week!
Let get ready to do it again tomorrow vs
@Everton
@EvertonInUSA
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
Photos used with permission from
@mattjphoto
also one from the legendary
@MNThunderwall
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Our election ballots are starting to arrive at our crews homes! It's important that we all take the time to vote YES!
Instructions on how to fill out the ballot are included below as well as a letter an organizing committee member wrote to the crew.
#MNUFC
#UnitedUnion
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Thank you for your support
@BettyMcCollum04
✊
Saint Paul is a union town,
@shari_ballard
&
@MNUFC
's blatant anti union actions have no place here.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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@Katyallover
@MNUFC
We encourage fans to come and join our picket line at Pascal and St. Anthony
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If you’re a season ticket holder, let your ticket rep know that you want the in-house crew to get a contract. Just be respectful and polite of course
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Thank you for your support!
The fans support throughout our union drive has been amazing! We couldn't do this without all of you!
Thank you!
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Thank you for your support!
With everything going on with the club in the last few days, and throughout the season, it is easy to forget the work done by the people off the field to ensure that our fan experience at Allianz Field is among the best in MLS, regardless of the results on the field.
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It's long overdue in our industry ✊
Never seen an in-house crew for a soccer specific stadium in the US unionize and move like this but I hope they win and get everything.
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Do you or someone you know have a podcast about labor or soccer?
DM us if you want to do a short interview and we'll try and make it happen!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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In the next section:
1) she states the law and acts that following it is an act of virtue.
2) she claims many people were not consulted about our union drive even though we have publicly stated we were exhaustive in communicating with everyone.
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@MNWonderwall
Supporters groups make our jobs easier, we couldn't do it without you! We are all stronger when we stand united!
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Huge congratulations to
@BettyMcCollum04
,
@GovTimWalz
and
@IlhanMN
on winning their primaries!
We could not have gotten this far without their support both in public and behind the scenes.
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
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✊
This is flatly unacceptable,
@mnufc
. You must engage with your workers and bargain in good faith.
@MnufcUnion
, we're with you, whatever you need.
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Congratulations to
@MNAuroraFC
on an INCREDIBLE inaugural season!
Well, for our first EVER loss to be in the Championship match…We’d say we fought the fight and left it all out there.
Final 1-2 in OT.
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If you are at
@BlackHartSTP
and want a FREE RED
@MnufcUnion
tshirt go to the merch table and ask for Charlie!
#UnitedUnion
#MNUFC
@iatse745
@MNWonderwall
@MNDarkClouds
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Bribes to kill a union drive, this sounds familiar🤔
When a company attempts to bribe workers they get a one time bonus with no guarantee of any future improvements.
A union contract, through negations, can secure yearly raises, healthcare contributions and retirement benefits!
Trader Joe's just announced a big raise + a lot more paid time off for workers nationwide.
This comes 6 days before a union election at a store in MA. Could be the 1st of 530 locations to unionize.
Organizers tell me they think it's intended to dissuade votes for union.
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Check out this podcast for more information on what we're doing and why.
Thanks for having one of us on to chat
@TDIKMN
!
#UnitedUnion
Had to make one minor edit, but honestly this is the most important thing we have ever recorded! With
@MnufcUnion
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We always stand in solidarity with
@NCSRCCarpenters
and all trade unions. They literally built the stadium we work in.
@MNBldgTrades
@LIUNAMinnesota
@IBEW_110
@49Local
@AFLCIO
@steelworkers
@TheIronworkers
@Local455
@MNAFLCIO
An argument could be made that If it weren't for Labor Unions, I would have never been a Loons Fan.
My dad, Has been a union Carpenter for the majority of his life. This Allowed him to have the money and time to support and foster a love of soccer in his children.
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Let's go!
Fair treatment is something all people strive for.
We stand in solidarity with these workers ✊
With the backing of the IATSE, Commercial production workers are joining together to address unsustainable hours, lack of reasonable rest, no employer-funded healthcare and retirement benefits, and ineligibility for overtime pay.
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We are the teams biggest fans, we just want a fair deal.
JUST IN: The in-house video crew at Allianz Field for Minnesota United home games submitted a request to the team this morning asking the Loons to voluntarily recognize their union.
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Unions are stronger together! ✊
@MnufcUnion
@MNUFC
@shari_ballard
@iatse745
Hi 👋.
#IATSE839
union rep and
#LAGalaxy
season ticket holder here. The crews at Dignity Health Sports Park are unionized.
@MNUFC
can do the same!!
#YouBetterRecognize
#1u
#UnionStrong
#Unions4All
#OrganizeEverything
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We support
@mnnurses
in their strike!
#PatientsBeforeProfits
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Thank you for your support council member ✊
I support
@MnufcUnion
workers fighting for a fair contract.
#MNUFC
needs to negotiate in good faith & support the crew who make gamedays happen.
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Shout out to
@ATULocal1005
✊
from the Green line to the bus to Park-and-Ride, there are so many ways to get to
@allianzfield
this Saturday
Allianz Field Transportation Guide »
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Thank you for your support council member ✊
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