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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

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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Minnesota to Benefit from New Department of Labor Grants for Apprenticeship Programs

14 Sep, 2015

The Minnesota AFL-CIO applauds the Department of Labor for awarding millions of

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Bill McCarthy Elected President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO

14 Jul, 2015

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board today elected Bill McCarthy to serve as the state labor federation's next President. McCarthy, currently Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation President, will be sworn in October 13 to succeed retiring President Shar Knutson.

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Statement on Supreme Court’s Grant of Certification in Friedrichs v. CTA

30 Jun, 2015

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a challenge on collective bargaining rights. The case, Friedrichs v.

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Still time for a comprehensive transportation bill

17 May, 2015

With less than two days remaining in the legislative session and no agreement on a comprehensive transportation bill, Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hunter issued the following statement:

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Minnesota’s CEOs Paid 305 Times More Than the Average Worker

13 May, 2015

According to the AFL-CIO’s annual Executive PayWatch report, Minnesota S&P 500 CEOs made an average of $13.9 million in 2014 – 305 times more than the average worker.

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House GOP’s “Jobs” bill will lower & freeze wages, hurt job creation

22 Apr, 2015

Today the Minnesota House passed legislation that Republicans called a “jobs bill.” Looking closer at the legislation, it’s clear that it will hurt working Minnesotans.

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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Minnesota to Benefit from New Department of Labor Grants for Apprenticeship Programs

Bill McCarthy Elected President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO

Statement on Supreme Court’s Grant of Certification in Friedrichs v. CTA

Still time for a comprehensive transportation bill

Minnesota’s CEOs Paid 305 Times More Than the Average Worker

House GOP’s “Jobs” bill will lower & freeze wages, hurt job creation