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2026 Legislative Priorities

26 Feb, 2026

The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024. It’s up to the Labor Movement to defend that

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Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

12 Feb, 2026

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below) Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA - Following Border Czar Tom Homan

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In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

06 Feb, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Republican Congressional Leaders regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “Minnesotans have had

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House Jobs Bill delivers for working Minnesotans

21 Apr, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on yesterday’s passage of the House Jobs Bill:

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Statement on Derek Chauvin’s Conviction

20 Apr, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following a jury finding former Officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd:

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Statement on the Death of Former Vice President Walter Mondale

20 Apr, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following on the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale:

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Statement on the Police Killing of Daunte Wright

13 Apr, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the police killing of Daunte Wright:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO supports Building Trades’ Speedway boycott

29 Mar, 2021

Following the Saint Paul Building Trades’ Sunday announcement of a boycott of Speedway gas stations based on parent company Marathon’s labor & safety practices at their S

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PRO Act vote shows which Minnesota Representatives stand with workers

09 Mar, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the US House’s 220 to 205 passage of the Protecting the Right to Organizing (PRO) Act:

2026 Legislative Priorities

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

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House Jobs Bill delivers for working Minnesotans

Statement on Derek Chauvin’s Conviction

Statement on the Death of Former Vice President Walter Mondale

Statement on the Police Killing of Daunte Wright

Minnesota AFL-CIO supports Building Trades’ Speedway boycott

PRO Act vote shows which Minnesota Representatives stand with workers