Cirien Saadeh

Cirien Saadeh

Cirien Saadeh, PhD is an Arab-American community journalist, community organizer, and college professor teaching Social Justice and Community Organizing at Prescott College. Saadeh believes that journ

10 posts
Educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis may be going on strike soon. Here’s why
Economy & Workers' Rights

Educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis may be going on strike soon. Here’s why

Citing both a critical lack of support and funding, the unions announced their intent to strike.

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3 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
Guaranteed basic income recipients in St. Paul describe how the program changed their lives
Economy & Workers' Rights

Guaranteed basic income recipients in St. Paul describe how the program changed their lives

As St. Paul’s guaranteed income program comes to a close, its recipients reflect on how it has helped them in their lives and careers

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4 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
Unionization efforts aren’t stopping as the pandemic wears on
Economy & Workers' Rights

Unionization efforts aren’t stopping as the pandemic wears on

An increasing number of industries are seeing workers embrace unionization as a response to exploitation and unsafe working conditions

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6 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
Minnesota paraeducators are fighting for fair pay and recognition
Education

Minnesota paraeducators are fighting for fair pay and recognition

Despite being essential to the functioning of public schools, Minnesota paraeducators are so underpaid that many require multiple jobs

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5 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
In Minnesota, remaining workers face increased pressures at short-staffed employers
Economy & Workers' Rights

In Minnesota, remaining workers face increased pressures at short-staffed employers

Impacted by the nationwide labor shortage, many workers are pushing for better conditions

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4 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
How Hmong farmers are building collective power in Minnesota
Race

How Hmong farmers are building collective power in Minnesota

In a state where non-white farmers face considerable barriers, the Hmong American Farmers Association looks toward land ownership.

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4 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
In rapidly diversifying Minnesota, COVID-19 has intensified the challenges immigrant workers face
Economy & Workers' Rights

In rapidly diversifying Minnesota, COVID-19 has intensified the challenges immigrant workers face

Largely employed by meatpacking plants and farms, immigrant workers contend with hazardous conditions along with discrimination, low pay, and language barriers.

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8 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
Colectivo Coffee managers challenge union ballot certification
Economy & Workers' Rights

Colectivo Coffee managers challenge union ballot certification

One month after café workers in Illinois and Wisconsin voted to unionize, management for their company is making a last-ditch effort to challenge their ballots.

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3 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
The future of public safety in Minneapolis will be on the November ballot
Crime, Reform & Abolition

The future of public safety in Minneapolis will be on the November ballot

The Yes4Minneapolis charter amendment will be on the city of Minneapolis’ November ballot after heavy opposition and several appeals by community organizers.

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4 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh
As frontline workers wait, Minnesota state legislature negotiations on ‘hero pay’ stall
Economy & Workers' Rights

As frontline workers wait, Minnesota state legislature negotiations on ‘hero pay’ stall

The Minnesota State Legislature committed to $250 million in May for “hero pay” for frontline workers across the state. A working group was formed to develop a plan for distributing that money. While that deadline has passed, legislators and workers are still hopeful.

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4 Min
By: Cirien Saadeh

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