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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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Tim Walz is one of us who fights for working people like us every single day.

06 Aug, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO praises two years of historic Legislative progress

20 May, 2024

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement upon adjournment of the 2024 Legislative Session:

“In 2023 Governor Walz and DFLers delivered

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Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Applications Open

21 Apr, 2024

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year continue to be accepted. The Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship is available to union member students of color who are planning to or currently attend Minnesota State Co

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Information for Legislative Candidates Seeking Endorsement

15 Apr, 2024

Thank you for your interest in screening for the Minnesota AFL-CIO endorsement. The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a key part of the nation’s largest and strongest labor federation – the AFL-CIO. The AFL- CIO which unites 10.5 million working people of every race and ethnicity and from every walk of life.