News and Updates

2023 Legislative Priorities

January 20, 2023

Following nearly a decade of divided government, Labor-endorsed Governor Tim Walz and pro-Labor majorities in both the House and Senate are now leading state government, presenting a historic opportunity for...
Statement on state budget forecast

December 6, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s state budget forecast: “Today’s budget news puts our state in a good position for what will likely be a historic legislative...
Working Minnesotans elect a Pro-Labor State Government

November 9, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on yesterday’s election results: “The 2022 election showed that no matter where we live or what we look like, union members can make...
2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

October 17, 2022

Every seat in both the Minnesota House and Senate is up for election this year. Find out how your lawmakers voted on issues important to working people before casting your vote. Read the full report.
2022 Political Endorsements

October 3, 2022

The following candidates have been endorsed by the Minnesota AFL-CIO for the 2022 election. Visit www.mnvotes.org to check your registration, register to vote, and find out where you can vote early. Check this...
Ahead of Frontline Worker Pay Application Period Closing, Coalition Calls for $500 Million Blocked by Senate Republicans to Be Added to Fund

July 22, 2022

Groups celebrate huge application numbers, praise workers who sacrificed to keep state running and call on Senate Republicans to reverse course and release $500 million they blocked from fund Essential...
Minnesota AFL-CIO makes additional 2022 Congressional & Legislative endorsements

July 20, 2022

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board endorsed Congressman Dean Phillips and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for reelection, State Representative Jen Schultz for the 8th Congressional District, and 11 additional...
Minnesota AFL-CIO stands with Mankato Nurses

June 30, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham and Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto sent the following letter to Mankato Nurses fighting for their union today. Dear Mankato Nurses, As the federation of more than 1,...
Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2022 Congressional & Legislative endorsements

June 22, 2022

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board began taking action on Congressional and Legislative candidate endorsements for the 2022 election by endorsing Congresswoman Angie Craig and Congresswoman Betty McCollum...
Senate Republicans walk away from working Minnesotans

June 17, 2022

Responding to news that Senate Republicans have abruptly cut off negotiations on a potential special legislative session, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement: “Senate...
Budget Agreement includes key investments

May 16, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to Governor Walz and legislative leaders agreeing to a framework on the 2022 supplemental budget: “After listening to working...
This Week at the Capitol: May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022

At the Legislature Conference committees met all week, mostly walking through side-by-sides. Tuesday The Senate passed SF3885 Coleman, authorizing insurers to offer paid family leave benefits. Kent offered...
This Week at the Capitol: May 6, 2022

May 8, 2022

Monday The Governor held a ceremonial bill signing of the UI Trust Fund/Frontline Worker Pay bill. The Senate passed HF4293, the state gov, transportation, veterans, and military affairs omnibus. Tuesday...
This Week at the Capitol: April 29, 2022

May 1, 2022

At the Legislature Monday House Ways and Means processed SF4062/HF4492 Hansen, the environment and natural resources omnibus; and created the HF4608 Mariani public safety/judiciary omnibus by adding HF3920...
Frontline Coalition Welcomes Overdue Passage of Frontline Worker Pay as an Important Step in Recognizing the Sacrifices of Essential Workers

April 29, 2022

A coalition (Minnesota AFL-CIO; SEIU Local 26; SEIU Local 284; ISAIAH / Faith in Minnesota; UFCW Local 1189; Minnesota Nurses Association; CTUL; Unidos MN; Committee to Protect Health Care; Education Minnesota...
This Week at the Capitol: April 22, 2022

April 22, 2022

At the Legislature The Legislature returned from Easter break. Senate Finance and House Ways and Means began processing omnibus bills and sending them to the floor. Tuesday` House Capital Investment...
This Week at the Capitol: April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

At the Legislature With Friday being the second legislative deadline, this week House and Senate committees assembled their omnibus bills. Monday House Workforce adopted the DE amendment to HF4355 Noor, the...
Minnesota AFL-CIO makes 2022 statewide election endorsements

March 8, 2022

The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) kicked off the Labor Federation’s “Labor 2022” political program by endorsing Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Attorney...
Statement on February Budget Forecast

February 28, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham issued the following statement on today’s state budget forecast showing $9.25 billion in unallocated budget dollars: “For the past two years, working people were...
Statement on COVID-19 Workers’ Comp reinstatement

February 3, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham issued the following statement on passage of legislation reestablishing rules to make healthcare workers and first responders who have tested positive for COVID-19...

News and Updates

2023 Legislative Priorities

Statement on state budget forecast

Working Minnesotans elect a Pro-Labor State Government

2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

2022 Political Endorsements

Ahead of Frontline Worker Pay Application Period Closing, Coalition Calls for $500 Million Blocked by Senate Republicans to Be Added to Fund

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes additional 2022 Congressional & Legislative endorsements

Minnesota AFL-CIO stands with Mankato Nurses

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2022 Congressional & Legislative endorsements

Senate Republicans walk away from working Minnesotans

Budget Agreement includes key investments

This Week at the Capitol: May 13, 2022

This Week at the Capitol: May 6, 2022

This Week at the Capitol: April 29, 2022

Frontline Coalition Welcomes Overdue Passage of Frontline Worker Pay as an Important Step in Recognizing the Sacrifices of Essential Workers

This Week at the Capitol: April 22, 2022

This Week at the Capitol: April 8, 2022

Minnesota AFL-CIO makes 2022 statewide election endorsements

Statement on February Budget Forecast

Statement on COVID-19 Workers’ Comp reinstatement

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