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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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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.

2026 Legislative Priorities

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

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

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on November 2023 State Budget Forecast

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

Working Minnesotans Celebrate Close of Historic Pro-Labor Legislative Session

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