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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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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

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

19 Apr, 2023

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

15 Mar, 2023

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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

27 Feb, 2023

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

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2023 Legislative Priorities

20 Jan, 2023

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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Statement on state budget forecast

06 Dec, 2022

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