At the Capitol

Labor backs legislation ensuring workers are paid what they earn

February 11, 2015

Addressing a large, but rarely talked about problem, the Minnesota AFL-CIO announced today that it was partnering with lawmakers and workers on legislation to crack down on wage theft. “Whether it’s an extra...
Support Nellie Stone Johnson bust at the Capitol

December 10, 2014

Together we can help labor establish its rightful place in our Capitol We have the opportunity to permanently remind Capitol visitors, including school children, of the important role labor has played in our...
State continues to post budget surpluses despite years of Republican fear mongering

December 4, 2014

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement on today’s state budget forecast: “Minnesotans learned today that their state government continues to be on sound financial and economic...
Legislators leave Capitol with much accomplished for working Minnesotans

May 16, 2014

The 2014 legislative session drew to an early close with much accomplished for Minnesota’s working families. “Be it the first minimum wage increase in a decade, a job-creating infrastructure package, or...
State moving forward under Governor Dayton & DFL Legislature

April 30, 2014

Following Governor Mark Dayton’s State of the State address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement: “Thanks to leadership from Governor Mark Dayton and the DFL Legislature,...
Statement on State Minimum Wage Increase

April 10, 2014

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement after the Legislature sent a $9.50, inflation indexed, minimum wage bill to Governor Dayton’s desk: “It’s a great week for all...
Minimum Wage Agreement Announced!

April 8, 2014

In response to today’s agreement between the House and Senate on legislation to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage to $9.50 by 2016 and to make future upward adjustments to reflect the cost of living, Raise the...
Workers testify at House Hearing on Unemployment Services

August 11, 2009

The Minnesota House Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division met on Tuesday, August 10 to hear from unemployed workers about problems and barriers they face while using the...

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At the Capitol

Labor backs legislation ensuring workers are paid what they earn

Support Nellie Stone Johnson bust at the Capitol

State continues to post budget surpluses despite years of Republican fear mongering

Legislators leave Capitol with much accomplished for working Minnesotans

State moving forward under Governor Dayton & DFL Legislature

Statement on State Minimum Wage Increase

Minimum Wage Agreement Announced!

Workers testify at House Hearing on Unemployment Services

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