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Workers are under attack around the world. From events in Wisconsin to events in Canada to events in China, we see large corporations make ever-increasing profits and the workers make less money.
Workers around the world need to unite in global solidarity and fight back against corporate greed and power.
The ILC is excited to bring you the opportunity to meet with your international brothers and sisters in labor, learn about issues facing unions across the globe, and participate in unity and solidarity events at this year’s conference, taking place in beautiful Grand Portage, Minnesota. read more »

ILC 2011 Conference Brochure and Registration.pdf

International Labour Council Affiliation Form.pdf

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 »

How can we reach young workers and build the labor movement ? How can young union members shape their unions? How can we build upon what so many others fought for to protect working families? How can we take advantage of technology to communicate with union members? read more »

Unemployed workers in Minnesota gave Rep. Michele Bachmann her pink slip Thursday at an event at Bachmann’s Waite Park office. Just last week, Rep. Bachmann voted against extending unemployment benefits and health care assistance to long-term jobless workers. read more »