Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion schedule at the State Fair!
Saturday, September 4
10:30 "Long Live the Cause: The United Farmworkers and the Grape Boycott." play performed by children
Noon AFTRA actress portraying Nellie Stone Johnson
Noon Rep. Betty McCollum visits
2:00 "Long Live the Cause: The United Farmworkers and the Grape Boycott" play performed by children
3:00 AFTRA actress portraying Nellie Stone Johnson
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Did you know Mark Dayton has a plan to make taxes fair?
Southeast Area Labor Council President Laura Askelin wants you to know that as Governor, Mark Dayton will make taxes fair for middle class Minnesotans. Right now, the rich pay a lower percentage of their income in state and local taxes than middle class families do. Mark Dayton will act to ensure taxes are fair for everyone.
Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Mark Dayton for Governor
Presenting a united labor front, the Minnesota AFL-CIO unanimously voted to endorse Mark Dayton for Governor today.
“Middle class Minnesotans face a clear choice in electing a Governor this year,” said Shar Knutson, Minnesota AFL-CIO President. “Mark Dayton understands what it is going to take to put Minnesotans back to work, make taxes fair for the middle class, and lead our state back to prosperity.” read more »
Workers Memorial Dedicated at Last
Last Tuesday, hundreds of union members and supporters gathered to dedicate a memorial to Minnesota's fallen workers. The memorial garden, located on the state capitol grounds, is the culmination of 25 years of work by Minnesota AFL-CIO President-Emeritus David Roe who was instrumental in bringing it to life. For more details and video, check out Workday Minnesota's Coverage. read more »
50th MN AFL-CIO State Convention Coming Up!
The Minnesota AFL-CIO State Convention is September 26-28th at the Bloomington Sheraton. The credential mailing is out and you should have received it by now. If you have not yet received the mailing contact Lori Williams at lwilliams@mnaflcio.org or 651-227-7647. The credentials deadline - September 7 Resolutions are due September 1. read more »
