News and Updates

Minnesota AFL-CIO pioneering apprenticeships for manufacturing workers

September 20, 2020

For decades, America’s construction unions’ apprenticeship programs have been the gold standard for empowering workers to thrive in the construction industry. Now unions in a handful of states, including...
While Trump rants at the airport, Biden will be listening to working Minnesotans

September 18, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy made the following statement regarding today’s visits from President Trump in Bemidji and former Vice President Biden’s visit to Duluth: “With both Presidential...
Minnesota AFL-CIO launches largest digital ad buy & member engagement program in state federation history

September 11, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent more than 300,000 working people, announced a $400,000 statewide digital ad buy to encourage union members to support...
On Labor Day, Minnesota AFL-CIO launches Union Member Candidate pilot program in Crystal & Robbinsdale

September 7, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO today launched a pilot program to empower and elect Minnesota union members to public office, putting the state labor federation’s support behind City Council candidates in Crystal &...
Early voting key to Labor 2020 & staying safe

September 7, 2020

It’s Labor Day, the unofficial kickoff of election season. For the next 57 days, union members will be calling union members to talk about how critical it will be to create a better and more just state and...
State Labor Leaders denounce Senate Republicans’ firing of Labor Commissioner

August 17, 2020

Minnesota’s Labor Leaders gathered to condemn Senate Republican’s abrupt removal of Minnesota Labor & Industry Commissioner Nancy Leppink. Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy delivered the following...
Senate GOP’s move on Labor Commissioner a slap in the face to working Minnesotans

August 12, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the Minnesota Senate’s removal of Nancy Leppink as Commissioner of Labor & Industry: “Senate Republicans’ sudden action to remove...
Minnesota AFL-CIO advocating for union members and all working people

August 10, 2020

On Wednesday, August 12, Governor Walz will call the Minnesota House and Senate back for a special session to extend the state’s ongoing COVID-19 peacetime emergency. While many Minnesotans’ eyes will be...
Minnesota AFL-CIO helping to empower workers to report unsafe conditions

August 3, 2020

The Labor Movement’s long history is populated with fights for safer working conditions and workplace safety laws. The COVID-19 pandemic has put worker safety back in the spotlight as working people across...
Minnesota AFL-CIO Makes Additional 2020 Election Endorsements

July 30, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board recently took action on the state Labor Federation’s next round of 2020 election endorsements for both Congress and the Minnesota Legislature. “The fallout from the COVID-...
Statement on the end of the July Special Legislative Session

July 21, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the Legislature’s adjournment of this month’s special session: “We commend lawmakers for joining together to take the first step...
Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 legislative endorsements

June 24, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board recently took action on the state Labor Federation’s first round of 2020 election endorsements for the Minnesota House & Senate. “As Minnesota faces the continued...
Unsafe Working Conditions Due to COVID-19? Learn About Your Right to Refuse

June 8, 2020

Minnesota’s Labor Movement is ready to stand with workers, both union and non-union, across the state to know their rights and enforce Gov. Walz’s Executive Order. Gov. Walz's Order gives you the freedom to...
Minnesota AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Walz’s Executive Order Protecting Workers from Retaliation

May 13, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order protecting workers who report safety issues from employer retaliation: “As Minnesota’...
Minnesota AFL-CIO Responds to State Budget Forecast

May 5, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in response to the news that Minnesota is facing a $2.4 billion budget deficit: “As expected, COVID-19 has sent Minnesota’s state budget...
Safety First: Working People's Plan for Reopening the Economy the Right Way

May 2, 2020

Every day, health care workers, transit workers, meatpacking workers, first responders, grocery workers, utility workers, letter carriers, construction workers, doormen, retail workers, child protective...
Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Craig, McCollum, Omar, and Phillips for Reelection

April 9, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO today announced the state labor federation’s general board has endorsed Representatives Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, and Dean Phillips for reelection this fall. “The COVID-19...
Walz providing decisive leadership & delivering for working Minnesotans in a time of crisis

April 5, 2020

Responding to Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy made the following statement: “In a time of crisis and uncertainty, Governor Tim Walz is showing the...
Leave No Worker Behind

March 18, 2020

With rapidly changing news, the COVID-19 pandemic has working Minnesotans on edge. These tough times remind us that no matter what we look like, where we live, or what's in our wallets, at our core we’re all...
Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 election endorsements

March 11, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO released its first round of endorsements for the 2020 election. The state labor federation’s general board voted to endorse U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Seventh District Congressman Collin...

News and Updates

Minnesota AFL-CIO pioneering apprenticeships for manufacturing workers

While Trump rants at the airport, Biden will be listening to working Minnesotans

Minnesota AFL-CIO launches largest digital ad buy & member engagement program in state federation history

On Labor Day, Minnesota AFL-CIO launches Union Member Candidate pilot program in Crystal & Robbinsdale

Early voting key to Labor 2020 & staying safe

State Labor Leaders denounce Senate Republicans’ firing of Labor Commissioner

Senate GOP’s move on Labor Commissioner a slap in the face to working Minnesotans

Minnesota AFL-CIO advocating for union members and all working people

Minnesota AFL-CIO helping to empower workers to report unsafe conditions

Minnesota AFL-CIO Makes Additional 2020 Election Endorsements

Statement on the end of the July Special Legislative Session

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 legislative endorsements

Unsafe Working Conditions Due to COVID-19? Learn About Your Right to Refuse

Minnesota AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Walz’s Executive Order Protecting Workers from Retaliation

Minnesota AFL-CIO Responds to State Budget Forecast

Safety First: Working People's Plan for Reopening the Economy the Right Way

Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Craig, McCollum, Omar, and Phillips for Reelection

Walz providing decisive leadership & delivering for working Minnesotans in a time of crisis

Leave No Worker Behind

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2020 election endorsements

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