Minnesota AFL-CIO hires Bill Breon to coordinate union member candidate recruitment

In a new effort to support union members running for public office and ensure working Minnesotans have more voice in local government affairs, the Minnesota AFL-CIO has hired Bill Breon as the state labor federation’s Path to Power Coordinator.

“Local governments make decisions that affect union members every day. That’s why Minnesotans need more union members to running for and serving in public office,” said Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson. “Bill Breon has the experience with local civic leadership and organizing to support union members who are considering a run for office.”

Prior to joining the Minnesota AFL-CIO, Breon did issue-based organizing for affordable housing, renewable energy, and with Minnesotans United For All Families. He has worked for the city of Minneapolis and taken part in well over a dozen municipal elections in the last ten years.

“Minnesota’s workers provide strong, common-sense leadership in their communities. I’m looking forward to working with union members as they step up to fill important elected roles,” said Breon.

Bill lives in South Minneapolis with his fiancé Erin.