New Labor Commissioner Will Be an Advocate for Working Minnesotans

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement on Governor-elect Mark Dayton’s appointment of Ken Peterson to head up the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

“Governor-elect Dayton has picked someone with the experience and compassion for working people necessary to lead this important department.

Having worked with Ken in the St. Paul Mayor’s office, I know he is someone who will be an advocate for Minnesota’s working people.”