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Photo of Minnesota's State Capitol with a deep blue sky in the background.

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Key wins for working people in the 2026 Legislative Session

18 May, 2026 Read More >

Photo of union members marching with banners that read "Honor the Harmed" and "Honor the Dead."

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Response to Trump Administration investigating VA employees mourning Alex Pretti

05 May, 2026 Read More >

A photo of Governor Tim Walz addressing the 2022 Minnesota AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

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Statement on Governor Walz’s final State of the State Address

28 Apr, 2026 Read More >

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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

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democrat

06, Feb, 2026

Image of the protest on January 23 with signs such as "No Kings, No ICE."

Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding

29, Jan, 2026

2026 Precinct Caucus Information

Minnesotans are known for our civic engagement and participation. Precinct caucuses are our first opportunity to show the rest of the nation that even under an occupation, Minnesota has a strong and vibrant democracy.

28, Jan, 2026

Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:

24, Jan, 2026

ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA FOR 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

20, Jan, 2026