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2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

28 May, 2026

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Minnesota’s Labor Movement awarded AFL-CIO’s George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

07 Jun, 2026

At its 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, the AFL-CIO, the federation of 65 national and international labor unions that represent nearly 15 million working people, awarded Minnesota’s Labor Movement the 2025 George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award for union and union members’

Labor Endorsed - Amy Klobuchar - Governor

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Amy Klobuchar for Governor

27 May, 2026

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state federation of more than 1,000 local unions collectively representing more than 300,000 working people, endorsed Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Governor. “Minnesota is one of the best states for working people, and we need a governor who will keep it that way as workers face

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:

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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

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‘Striketober’ Isn’t a Sign of Chaos—It’s a Healthy Development for the Country

26 Oct, 2021

The picket line has been crowded lately.