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2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

14 Jul, 2026 Read More >

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2026 Legislative Report

22 Sep, 2026 Read More >

Photo of Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Bethany Winkels (left) and President Bernie Burnham (right)

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Bernie Burnham & Bethany Winkels reelected to lead the Minnesota AFL-CIO

15 Sep, 2026 Read More >

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A photo of Governor Tim Walz addressing the 2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

Statement on Governor Walz’s final State of the State Address

Following Governor Tim Walz’s final State of the State Address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement reflecting on the Governor’s office:

28, Apr, 2026

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below)

12, Feb, 2026

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democrat

06, Feb, 2026

Image of the protest on January 23 with signs such as "No Kings, No ICE."

Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding

29, Jan, 2026

2026 Precinct Caucus Information

Minnesotans are known for our civic engagement and participation. Precinct caucuses are our first opportunity to show the rest of the nation that even under an occupation, Minnesota has a strong and vibrant democracy.

28, Jan, 2026

Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:

24, Jan, 2026