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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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2024 Legislative Priorities

08 Feb, 2024

2023’s Legislative session set Minnesota on a path towards becoming the best state for working people in the nation with historic gains in labor standards and protections.

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2023 Legislative Report

28 Jan, 2024

Ahead of the Legislature’s return to St. Paul next week, the Minnesota AFL-CIO today released its comprehensive 2024 Legislative Report.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on November 2023 State Budget Forecast

06 Dec, 2023

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s State Budget Forecast showing a one-time surplus of $2.4 billion:

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Minnesota’s Labor Movement Stands in Solidarity with Striking UAW Workers

22 Sep, 2023

As members of the United Auto Workers walked off the job today at the Stellantis facility in Plymouth and the GM facility right across the border in Hudson, Wisconsin as part of the national strike, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham issued the following statement:

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Working Minnesotans Celebrate Close of Historic Pro-Labor Legislative Session

22 May, 2023

As the Legislature adjourned for the year, Minnesotans are taking stock and celebrating some of the most sweeping pro-Labor legislation in state history that will improve the lives of workers in every corner of our state and across every sector.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO celebrates groundbreaking Labor legislation heading to Governor Walz’s desk

16 May, 2023

Working Minnesotans are celebrating historic Labor Policy & Finance legislation heading to Governor Walz’s desk for his signature.