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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

Image of the protest on January 23 with signs such as "No Kings, No ICE."

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Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

29 Jan, 2026

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding The Executive Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent over 300,000 working people, unanimously passed a resolution calling for the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security

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2026 Precinct Caucus Information

28 Jan, 2026

Minnesotans are known for our civic engagement and participation. Precinct caucuses are our first opportunity to show the rest of the nation that even under an occupation, Minnesota has a strong and vibrant democracy. Given the current crisis involving ICE, be sure to check in with your neighbors

A collage of Minnesota's three Labor newspapers.

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:

Duluth Labor World

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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.

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Senate Republicans embrace MAGA misinformation while insulting working people

27 Apr, 2023

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

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

Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

2026 Precinct Caucus Information

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

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2023 Legislative Report

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

Senate Republicans embrace MAGA misinformation while insulting working people