‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Community, Health, Education, and Labor Leaders Unite in Call at City Council to Close HERC Trash Burner Hearing
Newly proposed resolution would call for a shutdown date for the facility and seeks restitution for residents impacted by the incinerator By ZERO BURN COALITION Attendees at an October 10th hearing on the permanent closure of Minneapolis’ HERC trash incinerator. PHOTO: Devon Young Cupery The Minneapolis City Council’s Climate & Infrastructure Committee held a public hearing on October 10 focusing on a resolution to support the permanent closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). The resolution marks a significant step in addressing decades of environmental and health concerns raised by local residents, scientists, and environmental advocates. The resolution calls for a definitive closure date for HERC, restitution for communities impacted by the facility’s 35 years of operation, and frontline community leadership in determining the future of the site. It also urges the City to implement its 2017 Zero Waste Plan, aiming to reduce waste and promote [...]
Election Information You Need
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th! Residents of Minnesota for 20 days who are at least 18 years old and have affirmed US citizenship are able to vote now until 8 pm on November 5. Minnesotans who are living in their communities and are not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction are eligible to vote. In addition, 16-and-17-year-olds can pre-register so that they will be automatically registered on their 18th birthday.For Minnesota to regain our top voter turnout spot, voters must get the trusted election information they need. As a voter, you have the right to time off work and can still vote from the comfort of your home. You can also now enter your ballot directly into the tabulating machine beginning 18 days before election day. DID YOU KNOW? The Office of the Secretary of State is introducing a free SMS text service to text all your questions to. You will not be added to any lists or signed up for any reminders. This number is part [...]
Building Dignity and Respect Program Enlists Local Developers
Compiled by HARVEY WINJE Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha (CTUL), located at 3715 Chicago Avenue, announced on October 9th that the first developers have committed to join their groundbreaking Building Dignity and Respect (BDR) Program. The developers are Alliance Housing and Hope Community, two mission driven housing developers. BackgroundFor more than two years, workers have raised concerns about the crisis in the Twin Citiesnon-union construction sector, including rampant wage theft and misclassification, dangerousconditions, and a pattern of criminal activity. Workers have been calling on developers to join theBDR program, which utilizes an independent monitoring model to ensure compliance with laborprotections on construction sites. The model, known as Worker-driven Social Responsibility, hasproven effective at eradicating abuse in complex industries like U.S. agriculture and internationalgarment industries. This event marks a historic milestone in workers’ [...]
