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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.

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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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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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Minnesota AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Walz’s Executive Order Protecting Workers from Retaliation

13 May, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order protecting workers who report safety issues from employer retaliation:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Responds to State Budget Forecast

05 May, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in response to the news that Minnesota is facing a $2.4 billion budget deficit:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Craig, McCollum, Omar, and Phillips for Reelection

09 Apr, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO today announced the state labor federation’s general board has endorsed Representatives Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, and Dean Phillips for reelection this fall.

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Walz providing decisive leadership & delivering for working Minnesotans in a time of crisis

05 Apr, 2020

Responding to Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy made the following statement:

“In a time of crisis and uncertainty, Governor Tim Walz is showing the swift and decisive leadership that Minnesotans need right now.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 election endorsements

11 Mar, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO released its first round of endorsements for the 2020 election. The state labor federation’s general board voted to endorse U.S.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Names Haylee Hilton Field Director

09 Mar, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy announced today that he has named Haylee Hilton to serve as Field Director for the state’s largest labor federation.

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

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Walz’s Executive Order Protecting Workers from Retaliation

Minnesota AFL-CIO Responds to State Budget Forecast

Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Craig, McCollum, Omar, and Phillips for Reelection

Walz providing decisive leadership & delivering for working Minnesotans in a time of crisis

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 election endorsements

Minnesota AFL-CIO Names Haylee Hilton Field Director