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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

23 Oct, 2025

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks. And President Trump and his allies in Congress still seem to have no interest in getting to work funding the government and fixing the health care crisis

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto Retires

23 Oct, 2025

After more than 25 years and serving in multiple roles at the Minnesota AFL-CIO, Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto retired this month. Prior to his 2018 election, Secretary-Treasurer Lehto served as the State Federation’s Legislative Director and Chief of Staff. During his time at the Minnesota AFL-CIO

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End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first

01 Oct, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the federal government shutdown: “It’s unfortunately no surprise that President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress have allowed our nation’s government to shut down. Since this administration came to office, it has

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We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

19 Feb, 2025

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now.

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Minnesota’s Labor Movement Stands with Immigrant Workers

26 Jan, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham and Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto made the following statement on President Trump’s executive orders on immigration:

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Time for House GOP to stop playing pretend and get to work for Minnesotans

14 Jan, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session:

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Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

18 Nov, 2024

Registered apprenticeships are the gold standard of job training programs. They provide workers with life-changing skills and a pathway to good jobs that support families and lift communities.

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Statement on 2024 Election Results

07 Nov, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the results of Tuesday’s General Election:

“Elected leaders come and go, but the Labor Movement endures in Minnesota, across the country, and around the globe.

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2024 Legislative Report

02 Oct, 2024

With the 2024 election a little more than a month away, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is releasing its 2024 Legislative Report to help union members and any other voters who support working people have more information when they make their choice for State Representative at the polls.