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2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

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Minnesota’s Labor Movement awarded AFL-CIO’s George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

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Labor Endorsed - Amy Klobuchar - Governor

Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Amy Klobuchar for Governor

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state federation of more than 1,000 local unions collectively representing more than 300,000 working people, endorsed Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Governor.

27, May, 2026

LABOR ENDORSED - Zack Filipovich STATE AUDITOR

Minnesota AFL-CIO endorses Zack Filipovich for State Auditor

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions that collectively represent more than 300,000 working people, endorsed Zack Filipovich for State Auditor today.

26, May, 2026

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Key wins for working people in the 2026 Legislative Session

As the constitutional deadline to pass legislation passed, Minnesota’s Labor Movement celebrated key legislative victories for working people in the 2026 Legislative Session, including a Minnesota AFL-CIO-led Workers Compensation bill with a historic increase in benefits for disabled workers.

18, May, 2026

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Response to Trump Administration investigating VA employees mourning Alex Pretti

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a CNN report showing the Department o

05, May, 2026

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

Following Governor Tim Walz’s final State of the State Address, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement reflecting on the Governor’s office:

28, Apr, 2026

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16 Jun

Minnesota AFL-CIO General Board Meeting

9:30AM - 2:30PM

TBD

28 Jun

Labor at the 2026 Twin Cities Pride Parade

The unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO have a marching unit in this year's Twin Cities Pride Parade!

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Downtown Minneapolis - Location TBA

28 Jul

Painters 23rd Annual PATCH Day Golf Fundraiser

Join District 82 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for their annual golf fundraiser benefiting the Painters and Allied Trade

7:00AM - 2:00PM

Bunker Hills Golf Course
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448