Press Releases

Minnesota celebrates Apprenticeship Week with expansion into manufacturing

November 6, 2015

As the U.S. Department of Labor marks the first ever “Apprenticeship Week,” Minnesota is expanding apprenticeships into manufacturing. Minnesota is one of just three states partnering the AFL-CIO’s Working for...
Minnesota to Benefit from New Department of Labor Grants for Apprenticeship Programs

September 14, 2015

The Minnesota AFL-CIO applauds the Department of Labor for awarding millions of dollars in grant money to support registered apprenticeship programs across the country, including the newly-formed Minnesota...
Bill McCarthy Elected President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO

July 14, 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...
Statement on Supreme Court’s Grant of Certification in Friedrichs v. CTA

June 30, 2015

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a challenge on collective bargaining rights. The case, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, seeks to overturn the 35-year old Abood v....
Still time for a comprehensive transportation bill

May 17, 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: “People...
Minnesota’s CEOs Paid 305 Times More Than the Average Worker

May 13, 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. The highest paid Minnesota CEO, Target...
House GOP’s “Jobs” bill will lower & freeze wages, hurt job creation

April 22, 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. “From lowering and freezing the minimum...
Statement on Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address

April 9, 2015

Following Governor Mark Dayton’s annual State of the State Address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement: “Since taking office, Governor Dayton has provided the strong...
Governor’s Jobs Bill will further strengthen Minnesota’s economy

April 7, 2015

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his proposed jobs and infrastructure bill. The proposal would build and improve public infrastructure like MnSCU and U of M classrooms and buildings, roads, parks, and...
Labor applauds Mayor Betsy Hodges’ Minneapolis Working Families Agenda

April 2, 2015

In her State of the City Address, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges announced a bold working families policy agenda. In her speech, Mayor Hodges called for fair and predictable scheduling for shift workers,...
Minnesota AFL-CIO statement on February Budget Forecast

February 27, 2015

Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hunter issued the following statement on today’s state budget surplus forecast of $1.9 billion: “Nearly two years ago, Governor Mark Dayton and DFL legislators...
Workers, Legislators Support Bill to Modernize Workplace Scheduling Laws

February 19, 2015

Looking to ensure workers have a voice in how much and when they work, a coalition of worker advocacy groups, social justice organizations, labor unions and workers joined together with Rep. Rena Moran today...
Labor backs legislation ensuring workers are paid what they earn

February 11, 2015

Addressing a large, but rarely talked about problem, the Minnesota AFL-CIO announced today that it was partnering with lawmakers and workers on legislation to crack down on wage theft. “Whether it’s an extra...
State continues to post budget surpluses despite years of Republican fear mongering

December 4, 2014

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement on today’s state budget forecast: “Minnesotans learned today that their state government continues to be on sound financial and economic...
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 celebrates Apprenticeship Week with expansion into manufacturing

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

Statement on Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address

Governor’s Jobs Bill will further strengthen Minnesota’s economy

Labor applauds Mayor Betsy Hodges’ Minneapolis Working Families Agenda

Minnesota AFL-CIO statement on February Budget Forecast

Workers, Legislators Support Bill to Modernize Workplace Scheduling Laws

Labor backs legislation ensuring workers are paid what they earn

State continues to post budget surpluses despite years of Republican fear mongering

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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