Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Thanks to the hard work of working families, union members and our allies, our bipartisan bill to reverse President Trump’s union-busting executive order is getting a vote in Congress. We need every representative—Republican or Democrat—who says they support America’s unions to vote for the Protect America’s Workforce Act and restore federal workers’ union rights.

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In unstable times like we face today, a worker’s union can be a source of stability and confidence for themselves and their families. When workers have a strong union identity and can count on their brothers, sisters, and siblings to have their backs, they know they are never alone.

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2025 Legislative Report

17 Sep, 2025

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent over 300,000 working people, released its 2025 Legislative report. The report analyzes how state lawmakers voted on key labor priorities during the 2025 session. “It’s one thing to say you’re pro-union and

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Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

12 Dec, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the retirement of Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland: “On behalf of Minnesota’s entire Labor Movement, I want to thank President Netland for his years of service to the working people of Duluth, Northeast

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Join the Union Peacekeepers!

In moments of chaos the labor movement can provide the infrastructure and protection all of us need to protest against the awfulness of an anti-worker, anti-community, and anti-immigrants administration. To us, this looks like organizing labor peace keepers from unions across the metro to keep our communities safe while they protest, picket, and march for the future we all deserve.

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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Bethany Winkels elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO

03 Nov, 2025

The General Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions, unanimously elected Executive Director Bethany Winkels to serve as Secretary-Treasurer. Winkels succeeds Brad Lehto who retired earlier last month.

Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto Retires

23 Oct, 2025

After more than 25 years and serving in multiple roles at the Minnesota AFL-CIO, Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto retired this month. Prior to his 2018 election, Secretary-Treasurer Lehto served as the State Federation’s Legislative Director and Chief of Staff.

End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first

01 Oct, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the federal government shutdown:

“It’s unfortunately no surprise that President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress have allowed our nation’s government to shut down.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto Retires

End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first

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Back to Basics: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Dancers of Dayton Ballet Unanimously Cast Ballots in Favor of Forming Union with AGMA - Dec 12

Protect America’s Workforce: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Dec 11

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Airport Lounge Workers in Texas Ratify New Contracts - Dec 11

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day 2025 - Dec 10

A Joyful, Safe, and Restful Holiday Season: In the States Roundup - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: TWU Local 234 Reaches Tentative Contract with SEPTA - Dec 9

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: More Than 750,000 Philadelphia Domestic Workers Have New Labor Protections - Dec 8

Safeguards Against Unsafe Working Conditions: The Working People Weekly List - Dec 5

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Los Angeles Times Journalists Approve New Agreement - Dec 5