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2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

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Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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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

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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

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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

Upcoming Events

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

12 Sep

Labor 2026 Doorknock - Rochester

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

Rochester Education Minnesota
2778 Commerce Dr NW Suite A
Rochester, MN 55901