MN AFL-CIO Praises Supreme Court Budget Ruling

May 5, 2010--Time for bold and decisive action to help middle class Minnesotans

Upon learning of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling that Governor Pawlenty overstepped his authority when he unilaterally made budget cuts, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement:

“The Court’s decision gives the Governor and the Legislature a second chance to get it right and agree to a balanced approach in addressing Minnesota’s budget crisis.   Minnesota can no longer afford to continue the path of crumbling infrastructure, growing class sizes, shrinking community services, and higher property taxes.   It’s time for our policymakers to take bold and decisive action on a budget to grow family sustaining jobs and make taxes fair for middle class Minnesotans.”