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Bernie Burnham & Bethany Winkels reelected to lead the Minnesota AFL-CIO

The 58th Constitutional Convention of the Minnesota AFL-CIO unanimously voted to reelect President Bernie Burnham and Secretary-Treasurer Bethany Winkels to lead the state’s federation of unions for a four-year term.

15, Sep, 2026

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state federation of more than 1,000 local unions collectively representing more than 300,000 working people, endorsed Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate.

25, Aug, 2026

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Visit the Labor Pavilion at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Stop by the Labor Pavilion, located at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at this year’s State Fair to learn about the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. We’ll have live music, giveaways, and demonstrations for visitors.

23, Aug, 2026

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Statement on Governor Walz’s Executive Order on Mining

Responding to Governor Walz’s Executive Order overruling state regulations on mining, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

18, Aug, 2026

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

Upcoming Events

26 Sep

Labor 2026 Door Knock - St. Cloud

Union siblings! Come out and spread the word to our fellow union members about our labor-endorsed candidates for this fall's election!

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Education Minnesota - St. Cloud
3051 2nd St N 203, St. Cloud, MN 56303

26 Sep

Labor 2026 Doorknock - Cottage Grove

This is your opportunity to speak with your fellow union members about our Labor-endorsed candidates statewide and in the area.

10:00AM - 2:00PM

USW Local 11-418
8839 96th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

28 Sep

Working Partnerships 12th Annual Gold Tournament

Join Working Partnerships to help raise money to support union members in need. Registration details are in the flyer below.

9:00AM - 2:00PM

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