Labor Standards Board vetoed by Mayor Frey, St. Paul leaders watching
A Labor Standards Board (LSB) that would be tasked with making recommendations on regulations for several business industries within Minneapolis has been vetoed.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes plans for labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a city council plan for a controversial "labor standards board," though the council may have the votes to overrule him. Why it matters: The mayor's veto is a sign of how toxic the proposal has become among Minneapolis' most influential business advocates.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on whether to create a labor standards board, after years of advocacy from labor groups and harsh criticism from some business owners. The advisory board could recommend new labor policy to the council for consideration.
With change underway in Minneapolis, here’s a look at how St. Paul handles labor standards
How will the newly created Minneapolis Labor Standards Board be similar to - and differ from - St. Paul's Labor Standards Advisory Committee?
Why Minneapolis workers support a labor standards board — and why businesses oppose it
Supporters say that requirement will help the board make a workable policy without steamrolling one group. "The whole purpose is to engage with all of the stakeholders" to make workable policies, SEIU Minnesota executive director Brian Elliott told Axios.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed an ordinance creating a labor standards board, but the council may have enough votes to override him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes creation of city labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed a City Council proposal that would establish a citywide labor standards board.
Minneapolis City Council enacts labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to create a labor standards board. The new board would advise the City Council on labor policies. Labor advocates celebrated the move, while some business owners have criticized the idea.
Minneapolis City Council votes to pass Labor Standards Board
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of creating a Labor Standards Board on Thursday, which has drawn ire from the business community.
Debate over Labor Standards Board continues as Minneapolis council members consider overriding mayor's veto
The board would give recommendations to the Minneapolis City Council regarding wages, safety, and other policies.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes new labor board
The Minneapolis City Council passed the Labor Standards Board last week over the objections of some businesses and restaurant owners.
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