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Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Nearly 3,0000 grocery store workers threaten strike; paid family and sick leave unscathed in state budget deal; Minnesota employment flat in April; and hundreds of federal workplace safety employees reinstated.òòò½ÊÓƵ Nearly 3,000 workers are headed [òòò½ÊÓƵ¦]
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The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) awarded INVISTA workers in Victoria with the highest honor for successfully maintaining a facility with a deep dedication and commitment to safety in all areas.
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