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2026 Legislative Priorities

26 Feb, 2026

The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024. It’s up to the Labor Movement to defend that

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Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

12 Feb, 2026

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below) Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA - Following Border Czar Tom Homan

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In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

06 Feb, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Republican Congressional Leaders regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “Minnesotans have had

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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:

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2024 Legislative Report

02 Oct, 2024

With the 2024 election a little more than a month away, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is releasing its 2024 Legislative Report to help union members and any other voters who support working people have more information when they make their choice for State Representative at the polls.

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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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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on Legislative Auditor’s Worker Misclassification Report

14 Mar, 2024

In response to the Legislative Auditor’s report on worker misclassification, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on February Budget Forecast

29 Feb, 2024

In response to news the state budget surplus increased to $3.7 billion, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

2026 Legislative Priorities

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

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2024 Legislative Report

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

Minnesota AFL-CIO praises two years of historic Legislative progress

Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Applications Open

Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on Legislative Auditor’s Worker Misclassification Report

Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on February Budget Forecast