News and Updates

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...
Protect Minnesota's Wage Theft Law

February 26, 2020

Last year, Minnesota’s Labor Movement joined with community partners and lawmakers to pass the strongest protections against wage theft in the nation. By passing this bill, we made it clear that bosses who...
2020 Precinct Caucus Resolutions & Information

February 11, 2020

Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses are Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. at locations near your home determined by each political party. It’s important for union members to show up and be represented in Minnesota’...
Minnesota AFL-CIO 2020 Legislative Priorities

February 11, 2020

The Minnesota AFL-CIO represents the shared voice, values, and priorities of our state’s Labor Movement. We believe that no matter where we come from, what we look like, or how we pray; all working people...
Working Minnesotans support Governor Walz’s historic Local Jobs & Projects Plan

January 15, 2020

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement in support of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s historic Local Jobs and Projects Plan, which would invest more than $2...
November Forecast: Invest in Working Minnesotans

December 5, 2019

Responding to Minnesota’s November Budget Forecast reporting a $1.3 billion state budget forecast, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement: “The November forecast is proof that...
December 2: Labor Standards Briefing

November 26, 2019

In partnership with the Minnesota AFL-CIO, labor standards agencies in Minnesota invite you to participate in a December 2, 2019, informational webinar. Agency presenters will cover who they are, how best to...
2019 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

October 15, 2019

We've run the numbers and tallied the votes. Find out how your legislator voted on issues important to working Minnesotans. View the 2019 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report
2019 Legislative Session a win for working Minnesotans

May 25, 2019

Much work remains for 2020 and beyond The Minnesota Legislature’s 2019 work came to a close on Saturday morning with significant gains for working people but much work remaining when lawmakers return next...
Minnesota Legislature Agrees to One of the Strongest Anti-Wage Theft Laws in the Nation

May 24, 2019

Following the news that a historic bill addressing the wage theft crisis in Minnesota was agreed to as part of the final budget negotiations, the Minnesota Coalition to End Wage Theft released the following...

News and Updates

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

Protect Minnesota's Wage Theft Law

2020 Precinct Caucus Resolutions & Information

Minnesota AFL-CIO 2020 Legislative Priorities

Working Minnesotans support Governor Walz’s historic Local Jobs & Projects Plan

November Forecast: Invest in Working Minnesotans

December 2: Labor Standards Briefing

2019 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

2019 Legislative Session a win for working Minnesotans

Minnesota Legislature Agrees to One of the Strongest Anti-Wage Theft Laws in the Nation

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