Northern Plains United Labor Council

Fargo firefighters union, others endorse switch to city council form of government

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Firefighters Union and a group that represents several local labor unions is endorsing a petition that would change Fargo’s form of government. The petition created by two former city commissioners is gaining traction, with over halfway to their goal of 6,000 signatures. Fargo Firefighters Union President Ron Guggisberg explained why the union is supporting…

Nationwide May Day Protest Brings Over A Hundred People Together in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over a hundred people came together in solidarity at the Veterans Memorial Bridge to protest on this May Day. Striking with the thousands of others nationwide to demand for a change. “This May Day, we’re standing together to send a message loud and clear across the country and the globe. We’re united in our resolve to…

Fargo Workers Caravan Through Downtown Fargo For Racial And Economic Justice

About 20 cars were part of the caravan.

FARGO, N.D – The Northern Plains United Labor Council and the community come together to caravan through downtown Fargo to take action for racial and economic justice. The message is simple. “That we can all come together and have this very important, very uncomfortable dialogue and move forward to making positive changes, so we don’t end up in a place…

Unions Honor Workers Killed on the Job at Fargo Labor Temple

FARGO, N.D. – Labor leaders and union workers gather at the Fargo Labor Temple to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The North Dakota AFL-CIO is fighting to make sure workers have a safe work environment. In 2017 38 people were killed on the job and many more suffered work place injuries The union says measures taken…