News and Updates

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...
Minnesota’s Labor Movement Stands in Solidarity with Striking UAW Workers

September 22, 2023

As members of the United Auto Workers walked off the job today at the Stellantis facility in Plymouth and the GM facility right across the border in Hudson, Wisconsin as part of the national strike, Minnesota...
Working Minnesotans Celebrate Close of Historic Pro-Labor Legislative Session

May 22, 2023

As the Legislature adjourned for the year, Minnesotans are taking stock and celebrating some of the most sweeping pro-Labor legislation in state history that will improve the lives of workers in every corner...
Minnesota AFL-CIO celebrates groundbreaking Labor legislation heading to Governor Walz’s desk

May 16, 2023

Working Minnesotans are celebrating historic Labor Policy & Finance legislation heading to Governor Walz’s desk for his signature. In addition to funding the Department of Labor and Industry to enforce...
Minnesota AFL-CIO welcomes six regional organizers to strengthen local organizing

May 16, 2023

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is welcoming six new regional organizers to support affiliated Local Unions across Minnesota in mobilizing union members at their workplaces and in their communities. The positions are...
Senate Republicans embrace MAGA misinformation while insulting working people

April 27, 2023

During Thursday’s Senate Debate on House File 3, legislation protecting our elections from foreign influence and increasing voter access to our democracy, Senator Steve Drazkowski made an unsupported...
Statement on Governor Tim Walz’s 2023 State of the State Address

April 19, 2023

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s State of the State Address: “As we head into the final weeks of the Legislative session, Governor Walz and...
Statement on the February 2023 state budget forecast

February 27, 2023

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s state budget forecast: “With an unprecedented $17.5 billion in unallocated budget dollars, state government has an even larger...
Support Paid Family & Medical Leave

February 2, 2023

The Minnesota Legislature has an opportunity this year to ensure every working person has the freedom to care for themselves and the people they love without sacrificing a paycheck. HF 2/SF 2 would establish a...
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.
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...

News and Updates

2022 Political Endorsements

Minnesota’s Labor Movement Stands in Solidarity with Striking UAW Workers

Working Minnesotans Celebrate Close of Historic Pro-Labor Legislative Session

Minnesota AFL-CIO celebrates groundbreaking Labor legislation heading to Governor Walz’s desk

Minnesota AFL-CIO welcomes six regional organizers to strengthen local organizing

Senate Republicans embrace MAGA misinformation while insulting working people

Statement on Governor Tim Walz’s 2023 State of the State Address

Statement on the February 2023 state budget forecast

Support Paid Family & Medical Leave

2023 Legislative Priorities

Statement on state budget forecast

Working Minnesotans elect a Pro-Labor State Government

2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Legislative Report

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

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