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Workers Memorial Day 2019

Workers Memorial Day 2019

On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs. This year we will come together to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness and death. We will stand united against the ongoing...
Statement on Governor Walz’s 2019 State of the State Address

Statement on Governor Walz’s 2019 State of the State Address

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement responding the Governor Tim Walz’s 2019 State of the State address: “Governor Walz made a strong case this evening for a state budget and policies that put working Minnesotans and families first. “Priorities such as making a historic investment...
Spring Flooding Information

Spring Flooding Information

There is much planning and preparation taking place this spring in anticipation of flooding in many areas across Minnesota. AFL-CIO Community Services in Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are working with United Way 2-1-1 gathering response and recovery resources and information for many areas of the state including...
Minnesota’s Labor Movement mourns the death of former MN AFL-CIO President Dan Gustafson

Minnesota’s Labor Movement mourns the death of former MN AFL-CIO President Dan Gustafson

Minnesota’s Labor Movement is saddened to learn of the death of MN AFL-CIO President Emeritus Dan Gustafson Thursday evening. Gustafson served as the State Labor Federation’s President from 1985 to 1990 and Secretary-Treasurer from 1978 to 1984. “Minnesota’s Labor movement has lost a true champion for working people...
Invest budget surplus in working Minnesotans

Invest budget surplus in working Minnesotans

St. Paul – Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on today’s state budget forecast showing a $1.544 billion budget surplus and an additional $2 billion in reserve: “Following eight years of wise fiscal stewardship and investments, Governor Dayton leaves office with state finances...
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Working Minnesotans propel Labor-endorsed candidates to victory

Working Minnesotans propel Labor-endorsed candidates to victory

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement responding to the 2018 election results: “A record number of Minnesotans sent a clear message yesterday by electing the full slate of Labor-endorsed candidates to statewide offices, putting a working families majority in charge of the Minnesota...
Bill McCarthy & Brad Lehto unanimously re-elected to lead Minnesota AFL-CIO

Bill McCarthy & Brad Lehto unanimously re-elected to lead Minnesota AFL-CIO

Delegates to the 54th Minnesota AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention unanimously voted Saturday to re-elect President Bill McCarthy & Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto to lead the state’s largest labor federation for the next four years. “Despite setbacks from narrowly decided Supreme Court decisions, working...
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Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Tim Walz for Governor & Peggy Flanagan for Lt. Governor

Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Tim Walz for Governor & Peggy Flanagan for Lt. Governor

The General Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO voted unanimously today to endorse Congressman Tim Walz for Governor and State Representative Peggy Flanagan for Lt. Governor in this November’s election. “Minnesota’s labor movement stands united around Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan because they have always stood with working...
2018 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

2018 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

Every Minnesota House seat is on the ballot this year. We prepared a report on how our state legislators voted on issues important to working Minnesotans. This report provides descriptions of Labor’s legislative priorities, key votes, and legislator voting percentages. Read the Minnesota AFL-CIO's 2018 Legislative...
Workers remain united despite Supreme Court decision

Workers remain united despite Supreme Court decision

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned four decades of precedent and sound law, making it harder for working people to join together in strong unions to build better lives for families and communities. The 5-4 decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case now allows public sector employees to enjoy the benefits of a...
AT&T Wireless Discount for Union Members

AT&T Wireless Discount for Union Members

AT&T is the only nationwide unionized wireless carrier. When you choose AT&T, you support the more than 150,000 members of Communications Workers of America employed there. Exclusive Wireless Savings, Just for Union Members Save 15% on the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans — and take advantage...
UFCW Local 653 & UFCW Local 1161 union members vote to merge locals and become largest UFCW Local in five state area

UFCW Local 653 & UFCW Local 1161 union members vote to merge locals and become largest UFCW Local in five state area

Union members from United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 653 and 1161 voted to build a better life together by overwhelmingly approving a merger vote. The union merger creates the largest UFCW Local in the five state area, with membership totaling over 13,100 across eight different industries.UFCW Local 1161’s...
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At the Capitol
Minnesota AFL-CIO congratulates working Missourians for defeating “Right to Work”

Minnesota AFL-CIO congratulates working Missourians for defeating “Right to Work”

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy issued the following statement on the rejection of Proposition A, the so-called “Right to Work” law in Missouri tonight: “Tonight’s election result in Missouri is a victory for all working people. Voters rejected a corporate-backed power grab and instead chose to protect their...
Brad Lehto elected Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

Brad Lehto elected Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

The Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board unanimously elected Brad Lehto to serve as the labor federation’s Secretary-Treasurer. Lehto, a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge 459, is currently Chief of Staff/Legislative Director for the Minnesota AFL-CIO and has...

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