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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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Minnesota AFL-CIO praises two years of historic Legislative progress

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement upon adjournment of the 2024 Legislative Session:
 
“In 2023 Governor Walz and DFLers delivered 
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Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Applications Open

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year continue to be accepted.  The Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship is available to union member students of color who are planning to or currently attend Minnesota State Co
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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on Legislative Auditor’s Worker Misclassification Report

In response to the Legislative Auditor’s report on worker misclassification, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on February Budget Forecast

In response to news the state budget surplus increased to $3.7 billion, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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2024 Legislative Priorities

2023’s Legislative session set Minnesota on a path towards becoming the best state for working people in the nation with historic gains in labor standards and protections.
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2023 Legislative Report
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2023 Legislative Report

Ahead of the Legislature’s return to St. Paul next week, the Minnesota AFL-CIO today released its comprehensive 2024 Legislative Report.

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