Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news from Minnesota and beyond. This week: Trader Joe’s launches raid on New Deal; Minnesota lawmakers receive public option estimates; Minneapolis and Rochester teachers protest on ‘Walkout Wednesdays’; Twin Cities janitors to take strike vote; Forces align to kill U.S. Steel deal; and […]

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/8284923

Key Takeaway:

"In defending itself against union busting allegations, Trader Joe’s fired a cannon ball that could sink the ship of modern American labor law.

The grocery store chain is arguing that the federal agency prosecuting it for unfair labor practices — including giving union workers worse retirement benefits and barring workers from wearing union pins at work — is unconstitutional."

  • KnitWit@lemmy.world
    11·
    11 months ago

    While it may not guarantee how ethical a company is, getting B Corporation status seems as good of an indicator as anything I’ve come across. I figure if Patagonia is willing to certify with them, maybe its legit? Here’s a link to their search page.

    • Mario_Dies.wav@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      4·
      11 months ago

      Oh, nice! I see Ben & Jerry’s on there, I guess that’s no surprise. And we do use Seventh Generation products, so that makes me feel good.

      Unfortunately, I’m guessing there are no major retailers like Walmart or Target, so we’re still kind of trapped into supporting union-busting retail behemoths in some way, unless you’re fortunate enough to live somewhere with more options.