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Unemployment Insurance for Workers on Strike

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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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Visit the Labor Pavilion at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Stop by the Labor Pavilion, located at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at this year’s State Fair to learn about the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. We’ll have live music, giveaways, and demonstrations for visitors.

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Statement on Governor Walz’s Executive Order on Mining

Responding to Governor Walz’s Executive Order overruling state regulations on mining, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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2026 Convention Information

The 58th Constitutional Convention of the Minnesota AFL-CIO is September 13-15 in Bloomington. Delegate and registration information went out to local unions in June. For additional information, see the official Convention Call in the link below.

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Mon, Sep 28 @ 09am

Working Partnerships 12th Annual Gold Tournament

Join Working Partnerships to help raise money to support union members in need. Registration details are in the flyer below.

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Sat, Oct 3 @ 10am

Labor 2026 Doorknock - Duluth

This is your opportunity to speak with your fellow union members about our Labor-endorsed candidates statewide and in the area.

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Sat, Oct 3 @ 10am

Labor 2026 Doorknock - Anoka County

This is your opportunity to speak with your fellow union members about our Labor-endorsed candidates statewide and in the area.

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