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A collage of Minnesota's three Labor newspapers.

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

Only a handful of active Labor newspapers remain in the United States and Minnesota is fortunate to be home to three of them. For the latest local labor news, check out:

Duluth Labor World

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ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA FOR TRUTH & FREEDOM
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Minnesota’s Labor Movement endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

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

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On a blue background is the Minnesota AFL-CIO logo. Below the logo is text that reads: "This move plainly shows ICE's presence in Minnesota is about satisfying Donald Trump's ego and implementing his administration's radical agenda - not enforcing immigration law." -Bernie Burnham, Minnesota AFL-CIO
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Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

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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Image that says "Immigrant rights are workers rights" with multi-colored solidarity fists.
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Statement on Minneapolis ICE killing

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the killing of Renée Nicole Macklin Good, an unarmed US Citizen, at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis this morning:

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Photo of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaking at a past Minnesota AFL-CIO convention
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Thank You, Governor Walz

In response to Governor Tim Walz’s announcement that he will not seek a third term, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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Photo of retiring Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland
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Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the retirement of Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland:

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Human Rights Day | An image with the words, "Safety Dignity Freedom | Rights are for Everyone. No Exceptions."
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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.
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