Press Releases

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate: “As Minnesotans, we’re proud to have one of our...

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement upon adjournment of the 2024 Legislative Session:   “In 2023 Governor Walz and DFLers delivered the most pro-worker legislative session...

In response to news the state budget surplus increased to $3.7 billion, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement: “Today’s announcement shows prioritizing investments in workers...

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: “After 2023’s historic pro-worker legislative session,...

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...

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is welcoming six new regional organizers to support affiliated Local Unions across Minnesota in mobilizing union members at their workplaces and in their communities. The positions are...

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s State of the State Address: “As we head into the final weeks of the Legislative session, Governor Walz and...

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s state budget forecast: “Today’s budget news puts our state in a good position for what will likely be a historic legislative...

The 56th Convention of the Minnesota AFL-CIO concluded with delegates re-electing President Bernie Burnham and Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto to lead the state’s federation of unions for the next four years....