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2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

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Response to New York Times Story on Federal Investigations in Minnesota

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a New York Times report naming the l

13, Aug, 2026

Read More > Response to New York Times Story on Federal Investigations in Minnesota

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Protect Workers’ Retirements from Wall Street’s Crypto Gambling

Whenever big Wall Street banks, financial institutions and billionaire investors gamble with our economy, working people are the ones who feel the pain. Our jobs, our homes and our retirement savings take huge hits when the banking system or the market collapses.

04, Aug, 2026

Read More > Protect Workers’ Retirements from Wall Street’s Crypto Gambling

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Court’s TPS Decision Puts Workers and Families in Danger

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of labor unions, joined the nation’s labor movement in strongly condemning today’s Supreme Court decision giving President Trump unpreced

25, Jun, 2026

Read More > Court’s TPS Decision Puts Workers and Families in Danger

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the Trump Justice Department indicting 15 Minnesotans for their actions protecting community members during ‘Operation Metr

16, Jun, 2026

Read More > Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges

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

At its 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, the AFL-CIO, the federation of 65 national and international labor unions that represent nearly 15 million working people, awarded Minnesota’s Labor Movement the 2025 George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award for union and union members’ a

07, Jun, 2026

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

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Upcoming Events

27 Aug

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

28 Aug

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

29 Aug

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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Falcon Heights, MN 55108

30 Aug

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

31 Aug

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

01 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

02 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

03 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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Falcon Heights, MN 55108

04 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

05 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

06 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

07 Sep

Minnesota AFL-CIO at the State Fair

Stop by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at the State Fair for giveaways, live music, and information on

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1657 Dan Patch Ave
Falcon Heights, MN 55108

30 Aug

1st Annual Steve M. Galloway Memorial Golf Tournament

Join IAM District 77 for a meaningful day on the course as we honor the legacy of Brother Steve Galloway with the first annual

7:30AM - 2:00PM

Applewood Hills Golf Course
11840 60th St N
Stillwater, MN 55082

09 Sep

Minneapolis Building Trades 2026 D.A.D’s Day

Please join the Minneapolis Building Trades for the 30th Annual Dollars Against Diabetes Golf Event coming up on September 9th.

7:00AM - 4:00PM

Majestic Oaks Golf Club
701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304

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