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Minnesota’s Labor Movement awarded AFL-CIO’s George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

At its 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, the AFL-CIO, the federation of 65 national and international labor unions that represent nearly 15 million working people, awarded Minnesota’s Labor Movement the 2025 George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award for union and union members’
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Minnesota Labor Newspapers

Only a handful of active Labor newspapers remain in the United States and Minnesota is fortunate to be home to three of them. For the latest local labor news, check out:

Duluth Labor World

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Statement on Donald Trump’s unprecedented union busting Executive Order

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham issued the following statement on a new execu

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

Last night, the Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies.

 

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2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES PROTECT WORKING MINNESOTANS A STATE BUDGET FOR WORKERS & FAMILIES INFRASTRUCTURE BONDING BILL ENDING MISCLASSIFICATION FRAUD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR STRIKING WORKERS
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2025 Legislative Priorities

What happens at the State Capitol impacts working people in every corner of Minnesota. It’s why the Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions advocate for pro-labor legislation and fight to stop any attack on our rights.
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We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now. 

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Minnesota’s Labor Movement Stands with Immigrant Workers

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham and Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto made the following statement on President Trump’s executive orders on immigration:

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Time for House GOP to stop playing pretend and get to work for Minnesotans

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session:

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