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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 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 INFRASTRUCTURE

Create Jobs, Fix Our Infrastructure

Send a letter to your state lawmakers right now to tell them to get to work on a jobs and infrastructure bonding bill.

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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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ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA
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Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below) 

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In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democrat

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Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding

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Upcoming Events

Sat, May 16 @ 03pm

Retiree Council Fun(d)raiser

•Free Admission, Food & Parking • Silent Auction • Music • Games • Hourly Raffles • And a whole lot more!

Thu, May 21 @ 06pm

"Better in a Union" Virtual Workshop

Anyone who has worked both non-union and union jobs will tell you that it’s clearly better in a union.

Wed, May 27 @ 06pm

Racial Justice Virtual Workshop

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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