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Minnesota’s Labor Movement endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

Minnesota’s Labor Movement endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

The Executive Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 affiliated local unions, voted to endorse Friday’s Day of Truth and Freedom as Minnesotans stand together against ICE’s occupation of our communities and the

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On a blue background is the Minnesota AFL-CIO logo. Below the logo is text that reads: "This move plainly shows ICE's presence in Minnesota is about satisfying Donald Trump's ego and implementing his administration's radical agenda - not enforcing immigration law." -Bernie Burnham, Minnesota AFL-CIO
Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

In response to reports the Department of Justice is investigating Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

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Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

Statement on Alan Netland’s retirement as President of the Northeast Area Labor Council

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the retirement of Northeast Area Labor Council President Alan Netland:

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