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Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on 2014 Election

November 5, 2014

Following the 2014 election, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement: “Despite a massive Republican wave that swept the nation, a majority of Minnesota voters re-elected working...
Minnesota AFL-CIO names Todd Dahlstrom as Organizing/Growth Director

July 16, 2014

In an effort to assist affiliate unions in extending membership to more working Minnesotans, the Minnesota AFL-CIO has hired Todd Dahlstrom as the state labor federation’s Director of Organizing and Growth. “...
Legislators leave Capitol with much accomplished for working Minnesotans

May 16, 2014

The 2014 legislative session drew to an early close with much accomplished for Minnesota’s working families. “Be it the first minimum wage increase in a decade, a job-creating infrastructure package, or...
State moving forward under Governor Dayton & DFL Legislature

April 30, 2014

Following Governor Mark Dayton’s State of the State address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement: “Thanks to leadership from Governor Mark Dayton and the DFL Legislature,...
Statement on State Minimum Wage Increase

April 10, 2014

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement after the Legislature sent a $9.50, inflation indexed, minimum wage bill to Governor Dayton’s desk: “It’s a great week for all...
Minimum Wage Agreement Announced!

April 8, 2014

In response to today’s agreement between the House and Senate on legislation to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage to $9.50 by 2016 and to make future upward adjustments to reflect the cost of living, Raise the...

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Press Releases

Minnesota AFL-CIO Statement on 2014 Election

Minnesota AFL-CIO names Todd Dahlstrom as Organizing/Growth Director

Legislators leave Capitol with much accomplished for working Minnesotans

State moving forward under Governor Dayton & DFL Legislature

Statement on State Minimum Wage Increase

Minimum Wage Agreement Announced!

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