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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

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below)

12, Feb, 2026

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

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Upcoming Events

04 Jun

Seven Days in June - Healthcare Roundtable

On behalf of AFSCME Council 65 and 7 Days in June, we invite you to participate in an upcoming community roundtable focused on the mounting challen

4:30PM - 6:00PM

400 East 23rd Street
Hibbing, MN 55746

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