labor 2010

St. Paul – Upon learning of Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Emmer’s “budget plan” today, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement:

“Tom Emmer’s so-called plan is simply more of the same Tim Pawlenty policies of the last eight years that have failed to create family-sustaining jobs for middle class Minnesotans

As a legislator, Tom Emmer voted against job creation at nearly every turn; so it’s hard to take him seriously.

Duluth Central Labor Body President Dan O'Neill wants you to know that Tom Emmer voted against extending unemployment benefits to Minnesotans hit by the recession. - House journal pg. 12281, May 11, 2010