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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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Statement on the death of former Congressman Martin Sabo

13 Mar, 2016

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement of the death of former Congressman Martin Olav Sabo:

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Statement on Governor Dayton’s 2016 State of the State Address

09 Mar, 2016

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on Governor Mark Dayton’s 2016 State of the State address:

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Coalition Calls on Legislature to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

07 Mar, 2016

Today, Minnesotans for Paid Family Leave, a statewide coalition of working families, faith communities, labor and nonprofit organizations, showed their support for the 2016 Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, legislation creating an insurance program to provide all Minnesota workers with a portion

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Bethany Winkels joins Minnesota AFL-CIO as Field & Member Development Director

29 Feb, 2016

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy today announced that Bethany Winkels will serve as Field and Member Development Director.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO urges lawmakers not to squander surplus on tax giveaways to corporations and the rich

26 Feb, 2016

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the report showing the state budget surplus had decreased from $1.2 billion to $900 million:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO announces first round of 2016 political endorsements

25 Feb, 2016

The Minnesota AFL-CIO announced its first round of endorsements for the 2016 election cycle, today. The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s General Board, consisting of representatives of affiliate unions throughout the state, unanimously approved these endorsements.

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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Statement on the death of former Congressman Martin Sabo

Statement on Governor Dayton’s 2016 State of the State Address

Coalition Calls on Legislature to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

Bethany Winkels joins Minnesota AFL-CIO as Field & Member Development Director

Minnesota AFL-CIO urges lawmakers not to squander surplus on tax giveaways to corporations and the rich

Minnesota AFL-CIO announces first round of 2016 political endorsements