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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 names Bethany Winkels as Campaigns Director

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy announced that Bethany Winkels has been named Campaigns Director. Winkels, the federation’s Field Director since February of 2016, succeeds Kris Fredson who is taking a position with the Laborers District Council of Minnesota and North Dakota.

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Statement on the February 2017 State Budget Forecast

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the February 2017 state budget forecast that projected a budget surplus increase from $1.4 billion to $1.65 billion:

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Statement on the death of former Minnesota AFL-CIO President David Roe

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is saddened to announce the death of former Minnesota AFL-CIO President David Roe. Roe served as Minnesota AFL-CIO President from 1966 to 1984. Prior to becoming President, Roe lead both the Minneapolis and Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Budget Forecast an Opportunity

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the November 2016 state budget forecast that projected a $1.4 billion surplus and stable economic growth:

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Trumka: The Work of the Labor Movement Continues with Fresh Urgency

Today, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka released the following statement on the results of the 2016 presidential election:

"Donald Trump has been elected president. America is a democratic nation, and the voters have spoken.

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