It's Better in a Union

No matter where we live, what we look like, or what work we do, Minnesota’s Labor Movement fights for better pay, safer workplaces, healthcare & retirement security, more union jobs, and respect at the workplace. Find opportunities to get more involved to help build a stronger Labor Movement.

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"Better in a Union" Toolkit

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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Are you a union member running for office, thinking about a run for public office, or want to help work on campaigns? We want to hear from you! Nobody knows Labor issues better than union members.

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Labor Endorsed - Amy Klobuchar - Governor

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Response to Trump Administration investigating VA employees mourning Alex Pretti

05 May, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a CNN report showing the Department of Veterans Affairs investigated VA employees who attended vigils and memorials for fellow VA worker and American Federation of Government Employees (AGFE) member Alex Pretti

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Create Jobs, Fix Our Infrastructure

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Unemployment Insurance for Workers on Strike

It’s time to begin balancing the scales and give striking workers access to unemployment insurance. Contact your legislator now.

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Executive Paywatch

Your CEO Made 28 Times What You Did

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Best Practices for Peaceful First Amendment Activity, Safety and Legal Protection

In the news

A photo of Governor Tim Walz addressing the 2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

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Statement on Governor Walz’s final State of the State Address

28 Apr, 2026

Following Governor Tim Walz’s final State of the State Address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement reflecting on the Governor’s office:

Information for Legislative Candidates Seeking Endorsement

01 Apr, 2026

Thank you for your interest in screening for the Minnesota AFL-CIO endorsement. The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a key part of the nation’s largest and strongest labor federation – the AFL-CIO. The AFL- CIO which unites 10.5 million working people of every race and ethnicity and from every walk of life.

2026 Legislative Priorities

26 Feb, 2026

The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024.

Upcoming Events

27 May

In 2025, the MN AFL-CIO hosted a series of forums across Minnesota to consider: How are our unions addressing racial and economic justice?

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04 Jun

On behalf of AFSCME Council 65 and 7 Days in June, we invite you to participate in an upcoming community roundtable focused on the mounting challen

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05 Jun

The Candlelight Vigil will call to lift up HEALTHCARE as a governing priority.

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It's Better in a Union

"Better in a Union" Toolkit

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Recent News

Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Amy Klobuchar for Governor

Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Zack Filipovich for State Auditor

Key wins for working people in the 2026 Legislative Session

Response to Trump Administration investigating VA employees mourning Alex Pretti

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Create Jobs, Fix Our Infrastructure

Unemployment Insurance for Workers on Strike

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Executive Paywatch

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In the news

Statement on Governor Walz’s final State of the State Address

Information for Legislative Candidates Seeking Endorsement

2026 Legislative Priorities

Upcoming Events

Racial Justice Virtual Workshop

Seven Days in June - Healthcare Roundtable

Seven Days in June - Vigil for Healthcare

AFL-CIO News Feed

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles - May 27

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sandy Kim - May 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: School Food Service Workers in New York Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement - May 27

There Is Solidarity In A Union: In the States Roundup - May 26

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Karen Cross - May 26

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: University of California IT Workers Join UPTE-CWA, Form Largest Tech Union in U.S. - May 26

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Seung Lee - May 25

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Sharon Sugiyama - May 24

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Anita Seth - May 23

Workers and Unions Have a Right to Strike: The Working People Weekly List - May 22