Day Out for Democracy

Honor the dead and fight like hell for the living! Join fellow Minnesotans from all walks of life for a march through Minneapolis as we call for an end to ICE’s occupation, support the small businesses that have had our backs through this crisis, and demand accountability.

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Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

12 Feb, 2026

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below) Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA - Following Border Czar Tom Homan

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

06 Feb, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Republican Congressional Leaders regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “Minnesotans have had

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

29 Jan, 2026

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding The Executive Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent over 300,000 working people, unanimously passed a resolution calling for the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security

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2026 Precinct Caucus Information

28 Jan, 2026

Minnesotans are known for our civic engagement and participation. Precinct caucuses are our first opportunity to show the rest of the nation that even under an occupation, Minnesota has a strong and vibrant democracy. Given the current crisis involving ICE, be sure to check in with your neighbors

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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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Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti

24 Jan, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:

Minnesota’s Labor Movement endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

20 Jan, 2026

The Executive Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 affiliated local unions, voted to endorse Friday’s Day of Truth and Freedom as Minnesotans stand together against ICE’s occupation of our communities and the

Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

16 Jan, 2026

In response to reports the Department of Justice is investigating Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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12 Feb

Minnesota remains under occupation.

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12 Feb

Minnesota remains under occupation.

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12 Feb

Minnesota remains under occupation.

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

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AFL-CIO News Feed

Worker Wins: ‘We Now Have a Voice, Community and Collective Power’ - Feb 12

Black History Month Profiles: Da’Laine Simpson - Feb 12

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: IRC Workers Ratify First Contract Covering Hundreds of Staff Nationwide - Feb 12

Our Voice, Our Power: What Working People Are Doing This Week - Feb 11

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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Approves New Agreement with Libbey Glass; Secures Powerful Wage Increases - Feb 11

We'll Get Through This Together: In the States Roundup - Feb 10

Black History Month Profiles: Chris Puckett - Feb 10

We Will Have a Voice: The Working People Weekly List - Feb 9