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2016 Legislative Priorities

February 18, 2016

PROTECT PROGRESSIVE REVENUE SOURCES Legislators should act cautiously in the 2016 legislative session and keep revenues strong to continue improving Minnesota’s economy. We will work to ensure progressive and...
White House summit lifts up Minnesota worker success stories

February 9, 2016

When President Obama called a Worker Voice Summit at the White House last October, he pledged his administration would hold regional summits across the country in 2016 to continue the conversation about common...
Statement on Governor Dayton’s Jobs Bill

January 15, 2016

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on Governor Mark Dayton’s proposal to create nearly 40,000 family sustaining jobs: “With his jobs bill, Governor Dayton continues to...
Obama wrong on trade, advocates say

January 13, 2016

President Obama used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to call for passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal during the last year of his administration. Advocates of fair trade say they will...
Statement on $1.2 billion state budget surplus

December 3, 2015

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the announcement that the state budget now has a $1.2 billion surplus: “Today’s state budget forecast is great news for Minnesotans....
Minnesota Works Podcast: Episode 7 - Senator Franken Talks Unions & Trade

November 18, 2015

United States Senator & union member Al Franken joins us to talk about his experience as a union member. He also tells us why he voted against Trade Promotion Authority. Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative...
Still time for a comprehensive transportation bill

May 17, 2015

With less than two days remaining in the legislative session and no agreement on a comprehensive transportation bill, Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hunter issued the following statement: “People...
Minnesota Works Podcast: Episode 5 - Safe Staffing on Workers Memorial Day

April 27, 2015

We’re releasing this episode on April 27, the day before Workers Memorial Day. Every year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on...
House GOP’s “Jobs” bill will lower & freeze wages, hurt job creation

April 22, 2015

Today the Minnesota House passed legislation that Republicans called a “jobs bill.” Looking closer at the legislation, it’s clear that it will hurt working Minnesotans. “From lowering and freezing the minimum...
Statement on Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address

April 9, 2015

Following Governor Mark Dayton’s annual State of the State Address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement: “Since taking office, Governor Dayton has provided the strong...
Governor’s Jobs Bill will further strengthen Minnesota’s economy

April 7, 2015

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his proposed jobs and infrastructure bill. The proposal would build and improve public infrastructure like MnSCU and U of M classrooms and buildings, roads, parks, and...
Labor applauds Mayor Betsy Hodges’ Minneapolis Working Families Agenda

April 2, 2015

In her State of the City Address, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges announced a bold working families policy agenda. In her speech, Mayor Hodges called for fair and predictable scheduling for shift workers,...
Minnesota AFL-CIO statement on February Budget Forecast

February 27, 2015

Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hunter issued the following statement on today’s state budget surplus forecast of $1.9 billion: “Nearly two years ago, Governor Mark Dayton and DFL legislators...
Workers, Legislators Support Bill to Modernize Workplace Scheduling Laws

February 19, 2015

Looking to ensure workers have a voice in how much and when they work, a coalition of worker advocacy groups, social justice organizations, labor unions and workers joined together with Rep. Rena Moran today...
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...

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At the Capitol

2016 Legislative Priorities

White House summit lifts up Minnesota worker success stories

Statement on Governor Dayton’s Jobs Bill

Obama wrong on trade, advocates say

Statement on $1.2 billion state budget surplus

Minnesota Works Podcast: Episode 7 - Senator Franken Talks Unions & Trade

Still time for a comprehensive transportation bill

Minnesota Works Podcast: Episode 5 - Safe Staffing on Workers Memorial Day

House GOP’s “Jobs” bill will lower & freeze wages, hurt job creation

Statement on Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address

Governor’s Jobs Bill will further strengthen Minnesota’s economy

Labor applauds Mayor Betsy Hodges’ Minneapolis Working Families Agenda

Minnesota AFL-CIO statement on February Budget Forecast

Workers, Legislators Support Bill to Modernize Workplace Scheduling Laws

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

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