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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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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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As Chauvin trial begins, Labor calls for justice & protecting free speech

09 Mar, 2021

As jury selection begins in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd’s murder, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement:

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Biden Shows Strong Support for Working People with Endorsement of PRO Act

08 Mar, 2021

A week after releasing the most pro-union statement from a president in decades, President Biden issued a statement of administration poli

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When it comes to economic security, Minnesota has a serious deficit

26 Feb, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in response to the February state budget forecast:

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PRO Act is Groundbreaking & Transformative for Working People

04 Feb, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on today’s introduction of the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO Act) in the US House of Representatives:

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Frontline Workers Speak Out About Need for COVID-19 Emergency Paid Leave

28 Jan, 2021

Frontline workers spoke out Thursday morning in support of legislation providing up to 100 hours of emergency paid leave for frontline workers forced to stay home due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure. Work

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Walz budget invests in working families’ priorities

26 Jan, 2021

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on Governor Tim Walz’s proposed state budget: