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Representative Collin Peterson receives MN AFL-CIO Endorsement

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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

Upcoming Events

21 May

"Better in a Union" Virtual Workshop

Anyone who has worked both non-union and union jobs will tell you that it’s clearly better in a union.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Virtual - RSVP Required

27 May

Racial Justice Virtual Workshop

In 2025, the MN AFL-CIO hosted a series of forums across Minnesota to consider: How are our unions addressing racial and economic justice?

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Virtual - Registration Required

28 Jun

Labor at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Parade

The unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO have a marching unit in this year's Twin Cities Pride Parade!

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Downtown Minneapolis - Location TBA