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Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

12 Dec, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the retirement of Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland: “On behalf of Minnesota’s entire Labor Movement, I want to thank President Netland for his years of service to the working people of Duluth, Northeast

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

10 Dec, 2025

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

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We refuse to let Trump break our solidarity

03 Dec, 2025

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to President Trump’s threats to Minnesota’s Somali American community: “In the Labor Movement, an injury to one is an injury to all. By vilifying our Somali American co-workers and neighbors and threatening military

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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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Invest Surplus in Working People

28 Feb, 2018

The State of Minnesota today reported a budget surplus of $329 million. Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy made the following statement:

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Five Ways Unions Are Helping You Right Now…Even If You’re Not a Member

28 Feb, 2018

A workers’ rights case before the Supreme Court this week could have a dramatic impact on all of our lives. Janus v. AFSCME is a case that is designed to dramatically reduce dues and starve unions that are representing workers at the bargaining table.

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Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is to Spend Less on Infrastructure

21 Feb, 2018

When he finally unveiled his infrastructure plan on Monday, President Donald Trump offered cities and states negative $40 billion.

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SAG-AFTRA Launches 'Four Pillars of Change' Sexual Harassment Initiative

21 Feb, 2018

At its recent bi-coastal meeting, the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors unanimously approved a Code of Conduct on Sexual Harassment to Advance Equity, which is part of a program to combat harassment and strive toward workplace equity call

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The Future of Organized Labor is in the Supreme Court's Hands

21 Feb, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court soon will be the stage of one of the most consequential fights in the history of the American worker.

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German Union's Big Win Shows U.S. Labor the Path Forward

13 Feb, 2018

Last week the German metalworkers’ union, IG Metall, arguably one of the world’s most powerful unions, showed that unions have the power to shape their future workplaces.

Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

We refuse to let Trump break our solidarity

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Invest Surplus in Working People

Five Ways Unions Are Helping You Right Now…Even If You’re Not a Member

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is to Spend Less on Infrastructure

SAG-AFTRA Launches 'Four Pillars of Change' Sexual Harassment Initiative

The Future of Organized Labor is in the Supreme Court's Hands

German Union's Big Win Shows U.S. Labor the Path Forward