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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:

Duluth Labor World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.