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End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first

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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Senate Republicans embrace MAGA misinformation while insulting working people

During Thursday’s Senate Debate on House File 3, legislation protecting our elections from foreign influence and increasing voter access to our democracy, Senator Steve Drazkowski 

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Statement on Governor Tim Walz’s 2023 State of the State Address

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s State of the State Address:

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Call: Paycheck Fairness Act

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The Paycheck Fairness Act increases penalties when employers violate equal pay provisions.

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Statement on the February 2023 state budget forecast

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s state budget forecast:

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2023 Legislative Priorities

Following nearly a decade of divided government, Labor-endorsed Governor Tim Walz and pro-Labor majorities in both the House and Senate are now leading state government, presenting a historic opportunity for working Minnesotans.
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