John EckmanSep 4, 2025

Safety Last, Struck By Love, 1983 on Twin/Tone

This was the first and only full length by Twin/Tone’s Safety Last, following their self-titled EP. On this LP they include Rusty Jones, Gary Louris, Lianne Smith, and Jim Tollefsrud (as “Jimmy T”). Founding members Tim Mauseth and Sprague Hollander left for other projects.

Produced by Paul Stark and the band; recorded by Paul Stark with overdubs by Steve Fjelstad. My copy via Cheapo Records in Minneapolis.

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John EckmanOct 3, 2024

Safety Last, Safety Last, 1982 on Twin/Tone

Safety Last only put out two records – this self-titled “mini-album” and Struck By Love, both on Twin/Tone and produced by Paul Stark.

On this EP, recorded at Blackberry Way (in Minneapolis) the personnel (many of whom went on to other MNPLS bands) are: Rusty Jones on bass & vocals, Jim Tollefsrud on drums, Sprague Hollander on guitar, Tim Mauseth on guitar and vocals. Bruce Allen of the […]

#1980s #1982 #BruceAllen #JimTollefsrud #PaulStark #RustyJones #SafetyLast #SpragueHollander #TimMauseth #TwinTone #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylfinds

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Safety Last, Safety Last, 1982 on Twin/Tone | Goatless

Safety Last only put out two records - this self-titled "mini-album" and Struck By Love, both on Twin/Tone and produced by Paul Stark. On this EP, recorded at Blackberry Way (in Minneapolis) the personnel (many of whom went on to other MNPLS bands) are: Rusty Jones on bass & vocals, Jim Tollefsrud on drums, Sprague

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JohnApr 11, 2024

#Alabama: After workers take #union drive public, #Mercedes eliminates #TwoTier pay, converts #TemporaryWorkers to permanent, models bonus system of #Big3

https://labornotes.org/blogs/2024/04/velvet-glove-mercedes-tries-punch-down-alabama-union-momentum

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With a Velvet Glove, Mercedes Tries to Punch Down Alabama Union Momentum

Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama were forced to attend 20-minute anti-union meetings with the company’s top management today. Recordings obtained by Labor Notes show top management dangled carrots and put on a contrite-boss act, promising to do better. Workers filed with the National Labor Relations Board on April 5 for the first-ever election to unionize the 5,200 people who work at the plant. Mercedes claims to be neutral in the election, but it’s also listed as a supporter of the Business Council of Alabama’s anti-union website, Alabama Strong.

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