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Join the Union Peacekeepers!

In moments of chaos the labor movement can provide the infrastructure and protection all of us need to protest against the awfulness of an anti-worker, anti-community, and anti-immigrants administration. To us, this looks like organizing labor peace keepers from unions across the metro to keep our communities safe while they protest, picket, and march for the future we all deserve.

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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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Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto Retires

After more than 25 years and serving in multiple roles at the Minnesota AFL-CIO, Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto retired this month. Prior to his 2018 election, Secretary-Treasurer Lehto served as the State Federation’s Legislative Director and Chief of Staff.

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End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the federal government shutdown:
 
“It’s unfortunately no surprise that President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress have allowed our nation’s government to shut down.
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2025 Legislative Report

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent over 300,000 working people, released its 2025 Legislative report. The report analyzes how state lawmakers voted on key labor priorities during the 2025 session.

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