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Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

12 Dec, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the retirement of Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland: “On behalf of Minnesota’s entire Labor Movement, I want to thank President Netland for his years of service to the working people of Duluth, Northeast

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

10 Dec, 2025

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

People holding signs. One reads "We Love our Immigrant Neighbors." The other reads "Workers over billionaires!"

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We refuse to let Trump break our solidarity

03 Dec, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to President Trump’s threats to Minnesota’s Somali American community: “In the Labor Movement, an injury to one is an injury to all. By vilifying our Somali American co-workers and neighbors and threatening military

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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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Budget surplus an opportunity for working Minnesotans & families

07 Dec, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy responded to news the state budget is projected to have $7.7 billion in unallocated funds:

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Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

02 Dec, 2021

When Liz Shuler rides on an airplane, she often has an experience that will be familiar to most travelers: Her seat mate asks, "What do you do?"

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Statement on President Biden’s visit to Minnesota

30 Nov, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s visit to Minnesota:

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2021 Legislative Report

15 Nov, 2021

Following another unprecedented year of Legislative work, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is releasing its 2021 Legislative Report. The report shows how every lawmaker voted on issues important to both union members and all working Minnesotans.

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Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

15 Nov, 2021

NYT: How did you get your start in the labor movement?

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Essential Workers Condemn Republicans Obstruction of Frontline Worker Pay

27 Oct, 2021

Plans turn to Legislative Session after Republicans Reject Compromise on $250 million Fund

Workers will continue push both inclusive recognition and additional steps to protect Minnesotans

Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

We refuse to let Trump break our solidarity

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

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Budget surplus an opportunity for working Minnesotans & families

Meet the Woman on the Brink of Transforming Labor in America for the Young and Reshuffling Workforce

Statement on President Biden’s visit to Minnesota

2021 Legislative Report

Liz Shuler: Seeing a Bigger Role for Women in the Labor Movement

Essential Workers Condemn Republicans Obstruction of Frontline Worker Pay