Minnesota AFL-CIO

Good riddance. Now send Stephen Miller packing.

REPORT: WIDESPREAD UNION AVOIDANCE IN MINNESOTA NURSING HOMES A new report from the Columbia Labor Lab at Columbia University finds that nursing home workers in Minnesota face extensive employer resistance when attempting to exercise their legal right to form unions.

A new report from the Columbia Labor Lab at Columbia University finds that nursing home workers in Minnesota face extensive employer resistance when attempting to exercise their legal right to form unions. aflcio.mn/4lb4jqg

Labor advocates try to put the brakes on unregulated, self-driving Waymo cars • Minnesota Reformer Waymo’s self-driving cars are currently operating in Minneapolis, but people are driving them for now.

“We support thoughtful innovation, but innovation must come with rigorous testing, transparent reporting, enforceable safety standards and clear protocols for first responders,” said Hannah Alstead, Teamsters Joint Council 32’s political director. #mnleg aflcio.mn/4lim1Z9

2026 Legislative Priorities The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we…

Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024. It’s up to the Labor Movement to defend that progress and continue moving towards becoming the best state for working people. #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/mnleg26

America's unions salute the heroism of @cwaunion.bsky.social Local 2222 lineman and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.

The SAVE Act is a voter suppression scam that would make it harder for working people who can’t afford fancy vacations abroad to vote.

Our union letter carriers, mail handlers and post workers take enormous pride in ensuring that vote-by-mail is safe, secure and reliable.

America’s unions oppose any efforts to limit vote-by-mail and denounce any misinformation that undermines its validity and security.

1 in 5 workers in America is an immigrant. Our diversity makes our jobs, our unions, and our country strong.

Trying to divide us based on where we are born is a dirty trick that only helps the billionaire bosses.

An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.

A billionaire does.

How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump Customer service deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.

Speaking of Social Security… How has President Trump threatened Social Security? Let us count the ways.

Nobody should applaud policies that throw people off their health insurance or bankrupt them with medical bills.

Good, affordable health care is a basic human right.

Unlike the permanent tax breaks given to billionaires, Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” policy ends in 2028—and the savings don’t come close to covering the higher health care costs we’ll pay from that big, ugly bill.

President Trump’s big, ugly bill did NOTHING to help working people or make life more affordable. It cut Medicaid, SNAP food assistance and our essential services to give tax breaks to billionaires and giant corporations.

Tax cuts for the wealthy never lowered anyone’s rent.

The DOGE/Project 2025 cuts forced 300,000 federal workers out of their jobs, created chaos for struggling families and jeopardized the services we rely on. There's no evidence whatsoever that all these workers are now cashing in. DOGE has been devastating for America's workers.

Under the Trump administration, working families are struggling. Health care costs are spiking. Prices are going up on rent, groceries, utilities and more.

Workers are fighting for crumbs while billionaires and corporations get richer.

Tell Lawmakers: Create Jobs, Fix Our Infrastructure Across our state there are roads, bridges, and public buildings in need of upgrades and repair. We also have highly skilled union tradespeople ready to do the work and spend their union wages in…

Across our state there are roads, bridges, and public buildings in need of upgrades and repair. We also have highly skilled union tradespeople ready to do the work and spend their union wages in communities throughout our state. #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/3MooZ1q

BREAKING NEWS MN BAN ON WORKPLACE CAPTIVE AUDIENCE MEETINGS STANDS Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that the United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Minnesota's ban on captive audience meetings, leaving in place the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit dismissing the lawsuit.

Minnesota’s law, passed during the 2023 legislative session, protects employees from retaliation if they decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings intended to promote the employer’s political or religious views, or views on union organizing. aflcio.mn/4ctJOmL #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

Backbone Required: Labor’s Message to Minnesota Leaders From federal cuts and ICE accountability to mining and DFL leadership, AFL-CIO’s Bethany Winkels outlines a Labor movement demanding backbone, policy fluency, and moral clarity.

Blue North Beacon spoke with Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Bethany Winkels to discuss Labor priorities as Minnesota turns toward the 2026 legislative session and midterm elections aflcio.mn/4aL0SBT #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

Union workers protest outside Pete Stauber’s office, urge action on ICE impact Union workers rallied outside Pete Stauber’s Hermantown office, urging him to address the impact of ICE operations in Minnesota.

Organized by the AFL-CIO, this protest was held in Hermantown, with attendees calling on the 8th district congressman to talk about the impact of ICE operations in the state. #iceoutmn aflcio.mn/4au9ehd

Community, union workers rally outside Fischbach office Union members and community activists call for action, accountability for ICE in Minnesota

“We can't just flip a switch and say oh well we’re glad that they’re gone. I don't want anybody any place on Earth to experience what we experienced,” said Jessica Rohloff. #iceoutmn aflcio.mn/4ccWRsD

More than 500 people across four Congressional districts turned out to tell Representatives Emmer, Finstad, Fischbach, and Stauber that it's time to stand with Minnesotans. Not another dime to ICE, revoke their $150 billion slush fund, and invest in workers and families. #iceoutmn

“While we are thrilled that this wave of attacks is seemingly being significantly scaled back, we must acknowledge the deep harm and trauma these last few months have brought to our state." Full statement at aflcio.mn/466iRkZ #iceoutmn

Day Out for Democracy · Minnesota AFL-CIO Join us as we honor the dead and fight like hell for the living! Minnesota remains under occupation. Armed and masked federal agents continue tearing through our communities - both in the Twin Cities…

Honor the dead and fight like hell for the living! Join fellow Minnesotans from all walks of life for a march through Minneapolis as we call for an end to ICE’s occupation, support the small businesses, and demand accountability. #iceoutmn aflcio.mn/21626

MN unions to employers: Keep ICE out of our workplaces From health care workers and letter carriers to transit workers and educators, the message has been clear: keep ICE out of our workplaces.

From health care workers and letter carriers to transit workers and educators, the message has been clear: keep ICE out of our workplaces. #iceoutmn #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/3OxQK84

Building Trades notch win for prevailing wage in West St. Paul By mobilizing their members and tapping solidarity from the local labor movement, Building Trades unions won an unexpected fight over prevailing wage in West St. Paul.

“'This was an opportunity for the West St. Paul City Council to stand up and say, we want livable wages in our community,' St. Paul Building Trades Executive Secretary Don Mullin said." #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4r1kVD4

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Republican…

“We call on our state’s Congressional Delegation to stand up for Minnesotans and everyone who values democracy and safer communities. Putting the guardrails back on ICE is the first step, not the final goal.” #iceoutmn aflcio.mn/3NW2O2Z

HealthPartners reaches deal with union after strike vote The union and HealthPartners reached a deal on a new contract after union members voted to authorize a strike on Jan. 15.

“We are excited to have reached a tentative agreement because we were able to keep our industry-leading health benefits," Jean Pfarr, a Registered Nurse, shared in the press release. #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4rwA1An

First union contract delivers gains for Mississippi Market workers Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 voted last month to ratify a first contract with Mississippi Market after 11 months of bargaining with the St. Paul co-op grocer.

Union negotiators said the three-year contract delivers on the demands that sparked co-op workers’ organizing drive, including more agency in the workplace, economic gains and improvements to scheduling. aflcio.mn/4rtaacu #BetterInAUnion

The public school districts in Fridley and Duluth, along with Education Minnesota, an 89,000-member teachers union, accuse federal officers of breaking a promise to stay away from schools. #iceoutmn aflcio.mn/4qk7Ljz