Minnesota AFL-CIO
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The state federation of labor representing over 300,000 members of more than 1,000 MN Local Unions.
ICE abducted two members of CWA Local 7304 at their workplace, New Flyer in St Cloud. Both men had come to the US from Laos legally as small children and had worked at New Flyer for over 20 years.
AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL - Two CWA Members Abducted at Work by ICE in St Cloud, MN
Communications Workers of America Local 7250, CWA, Labor Union
www.cwa7250.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
ICE abducted two members of CWA Local 7304 at their workplace, New Flyer in St Cloud. Both men had come to the US from Laos legally as small children and had worked at New Flyer for over 20 years.
Reposted by Minnesota AFL-CIO
An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.
A billionaire does.
A billionaire does.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
An immigrant doesn’t stand between you and a good job.
A billionaire does.
A billionaire does.
Congratulations to both our Labor-endorsed candidates who won their primaries, Meg Lugar-Nikolai in District 64A and Shelley Buck in District 47A! mnleg #BetterInAUnion #LaborEndorsed
December 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations to both our Labor-endorsed candidates who won their primaries, Meg Lugar-Nikolai in District 64A and Shelley Buck in District 47A! mnleg #BetterInAUnion #LaborEndorsed
A reminder that today is Primary Election Day in #mnleg districts 64A and 47A. Support your Labor-endorsed candidates!
For the December 16th State House Special Primary Elections, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to endorse union member Meg Lugar-Nikolai in District 64A and Shelley Buck in District 47A! #mnleg #BetterInAUnion #LaborEndorsed
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A reminder that today is Primary Election Day in #mnleg districts 64A and 47A. Support your Labor-endorsed candidates!
Local 17’s previous contract with HMS Host expired in December 2024, but union members stuck to their economic demands as bargaining dragged on for over 12 months. #BetterInAUnion
Hospitality workers at MSP make gains after holiday strike threat
Travelers passing through Minneapolis-St. Paul International this holiday season can congratulate the airport’s food service-workers on a new union contract.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Local 17’s previous contract with HMS Host expired in December 2024, but union members stuck to their economic demands as bargaining dragged on for over 12 months. #BetterInAUnion
Thank you, Alan for your leadership 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:“On behalf of Minnesota’s entire Labor Movement, I…
aflcio.mn
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Thank you, Alan for your leadership of the Northeast Area Labor Council!
The organizing victory restores the number of Minnesota locations where workers have formed unions with Starbucks Workers United (SWU) to 14. Starbucks abruptly closed a unionized store at 300 Snelling Ave. S in September, giving workers just two days’ notice." #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4s8YwVA
Still on strike, Starbucks union gains strength with organizing win in St. Paul
Striking baristas at three Twin Cities locations plan to rally Dec. 20 at 2305 Fairview Avenue in Roseville.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The organizing victory restores the number of Minnesota locations where workers have formed unions with Starbucks Workers United (SWU) to 14. Starbucks abruptly closed a unionized store at 300 Snelling Ave. S in September, giving workers just two days’ notice." #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4s8YwVA
Thank you to @repangiecraig.bsky.social, @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social, @mccollum.house.gov, @repilhan.bsky.social, and Rep. Pete Stauber for standing with federal workers and their right to a union! aflcio.mn/48Ew9Fy
Labor Movement Delivers Bipartisan Victory as House Passes Bill to Restore Federal Workers’ Union Rights | AFL-CIO
Republicans and Democrats Successfully Use Discharge Petition for Vote to Overturn Trump Executive Order
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December 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Thank you to @repangiecraig.bsky.social, @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social, @mccollum.house.gov, @repilhan.bsky.social, and Rep. Pete Stauber for standing with federal workers and their right to a union! aflcio.mn/48Ew9Fy
It’s extremely rare that we endorse Legislative candidates this early, but Robyn Gulley has more than earned our endorsement for Senate District 65.
She is graduate of and trainer for the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Union Member Candidate Program and served as our Education Director
She is graduate of and trainer for the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Union Member Candidate Program and served as our Education Director
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It’s extremely rare that we endorse Legislative candidates this early, but Robyn Gulley has more than earned our endorsement for Senate District 65.
She is graduate of and trainer for the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Union Member Candidate Program and served as our Education Director
She is graduate of and trainer for the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Union Member Candidate Program and served as our Education Director
"In a time when so many employers are fighting unions, CE Print & Promo chose a different path. They showed that accountability and compassion can go hand in hand – and that doing right by your people is just good business." #BetterInAUnion
Responsible contracting, union organizing are good for business – just ask this local printer
In a time when so many employers are fighting unions, CE Print & Promo chose a different path. They showed that accountability and compassion can go hand in hand – and that doing right by your …
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December 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"In a time when so many employers are fighting unions, CE Print & Promo chose a different path. They showed that accountability and compassion can go hand in hand – and that doing right by your people is just good business." #BetterInAUnion
For the December 16th State House Special Primary Elections, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to endorse union member Meg Lugar-Nikolai in District 64A and Shelley Buck in District 47A! #mnleg #BetterInAUnion #LaborEndorsed
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For the December 16th State House Special Primary Elections, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to endorse union member Meg Lugar-Nikolai in District 64A and Shelley Buck in District 47A! #mnleg #BetterInAUnion #LaborEndorsed
According to a report by the AFL-CIO, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more money than the average Starbucks worker in 2024. (via
@workdaymagazine.bsky.social)
@workdaymagazine.bsky.social)
“It Restores My Faith in Humanity”: Why Minnesota Workers Are Joining the Starbucks Strike
Minnesota workers rally in support of striking baristas.
aflcio.mn
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
According to a report by the AFL-CIO, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more money than the average Starbucks worker in 2024. (via
@workdaymagazine.bsky.social)
@workdaymagazine.bsky.social)
"In the Labor Movement, an injury to one is an injury to all. By vilifying our Somali American co-workers and neighbors and threatening military-style raids in Minnesota’s communities, President Trump is attacking our state’s entire Labor Movement." aflcio.mn/49VgXGv
We refuse to let Trump break our solidarity
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to President Trump’s threats to Minnesota’s Somali American community:“In the Labor Movement, an injury to one is…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"In the Labor Movement, an injury to one is an injury to all. By vilifying our Somali American co-workers and neighbors and threatening military-style raids in Minnesota’s communities, President Trump is attacking our state’s entire Labor Movement." aflcio.mn/49VgXGv
Paid leave grants Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave per year, capped at 20 weeks in a single year. Employers and workers will pay into a fund through a payroll tax, and wages are determined by a wage-based formula.
Minnesota paid leave launches in one month. Here’s what you need to know. • Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota on Jan. 1 will become the 13th state to launch its own state-run paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave grants Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of…
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December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Paid leave grants Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave per year, capped at 20 weeks in a single year. Employers and workers will pay into a fund through a payroll tax, and wages are determined by a wage-based formula.
Thank you to all the workers keeping our roads clear! #BetterInAUnion
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thank you to all the workers keeping our roads clear! #BetterInAUnion
By popular demand, we're co-sponsoring another nonviolent direct action training on Dec. 7. Whether you have never joined a direct action, or you've planned one, this hands-on training is for you.
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
While ICE continues to target our immigrant neighbors, and cities across the country are being occupied by National Guard troops, Minnesotans must step into our shared values of courage, care, and…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
By popular demand, we're co-sponsoring another nonviolent direct action training on Dec. 7. Whether you have never joined a direct action, or you've planned one, this hands-on training is for you.
Let's stand with St. Paul City workers to protect the Civil Service rules.
STAND WITH WORKERS; PROTECT CIVIL SERVICE RULES
St. Paul City Administration is looking to propose devastating changes to Civil Service Rules that will harm St. Paul workers and the residents they serve with excellence every single day. This will…
aflcio.mn
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Let's stand with St. Paul City workers to protect the Civil Service rules.
Thanks to the hard work of working families, union members and our allies, our bipartisan bill to reverse President Trump’s union-busting executive order is getting a vote in Congress. Tell your reps to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act! #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4r5Kvr7
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Thanks to the hard work of working families, union members and our allies, our bipartisan bill to reverse President Trump’s union-busting executive order is getting a vote in Congress. Tell your reps to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act! #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4r5Kvr7
“They contribute only to single coverage for workers,” UNITE HERE Local 17 President Christa Sarrack said. “We're pushing to have a percentage paid towards the dependent coverage and making the dependent coverage actually affordable....” #BetterInAUnion
MSP food workers announce strike deadline before Thanksgiving rush
Hospitality workers at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport have set a Nov. 24 strike deadline that could limit food options during the Thanksgiving travel rush.
aflcio.mn
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“They contribute only to single coverage for workers,” UNITE HERE Local 17 President Christa Sarrack said. “We're pushing to have a percentage paid towards the dependent coverage and making the dependent coverage actually affordable....” #BetterInAUnion
Multiple seats on the Minnesota AFL-CIO's Committee on Racial and Economic Justice are opening in January. The committee plays a key role in our work to build a more just and inclusive Labor Movement for all workers. #BetterInAUnion
2026 Minnesota AFL-CIO Racial & Economic Justice Committee Nominee Survey
Minnesota AFL-CIO175 Aurora Ave.St. Paul, MN 55103
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November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Multiple seats on the Minnesota AFL-CIO's Committee on Racial and Economic Justice are opening in January. The committee plays a key role in our work to build a more just and inclusive Labor Movement for all workers. #BetterInAUnion
"87 percent of companies now use AI at some stage of the hiring process. Many start by deploying algorithms that use data from past “successful hires” to target job ads towards people with similar profiles, thereby favoring candidates who mirror the existing workforce..." #BetterInAUnion
Europe Is Regulating AI Hiring. Why Isn’t America?
In 2018, Amazon unveiled a groundbreaking AI hiring tool. But what began as a promise to revolutionize how the company identified talent devolved into an algorithm that “did not like women.” The…
aflcio.mn
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"87 percent of companies now use AI at some stage of the hiring process. Many start by deploying algorithms that use data from past “successful hires” to target job ads towards people with similar profiles, thereby favoring candidates who mirror the existing workforce..." #BetterInAUnion
"As women and siblings in the trades, as welders, and as fellow workers, we are deeply saddened and angered by the tragic murder of Amber Czech. Amber’s death is a painful reminder of the urgent need to address workplace violence, especially in industries like ours where safety should be paramount."
Statement on the tragic murder of Amber Czech – Women Building Success
Women Building Success
womenbuildingsuccess.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"As women and siblings in the trades, as welders, and as fellow workers, we are deeply saddened and angered by the tragic murder of Amber Czech. Amber’s death is a painful reminder of the urgent need to address workplace violence, especially in industries like ours where safety should be paramount."
"Strong wages and benefits don’t just attract new workers — they retain experienced ones. When people know they can earn a family-supporting wage, access quality healthcare and retire with dignity, they stay. That stability is what keeps projects running efficiently and safely." #BetterInAUnion
There’s no skilled labor shortage in construction. There’s a shortage of good jobs.
The issue is not a lack of willing people, but a lack of steady, quality jobs, writes an Iron Workers union business manager.
aflcio.mn
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"Strong wages and benefits don’t just attract new workers — they retain experienced ones. When people know they can earn a family-supporting wage, access quality healthcare and retire with dignity, they stay. That stability is what keeps projects running efficiently and safely." #BetterInAUnion
Serious issue for union members to track. A growing number of workers who produce THC beverages in Minnesota are members of @uniteherelocal17.bsky.social.
Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market
A spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate would essentially ban hemp-based THC products nationwide.
aflcio.mn
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Serious issue for union members to track. A growing number of workers who produce THC beverages in Minnesota are members of @uniteherelocal17.bsky.social.
The East Side Freedom Library is hosting a FREE screening of the documentary film UNION on Thursday, November 20th. The film follows the Amazon workers' first victory organizing a union in the US. RSVP required! #BetterInAUnion
Union FREE SCREENING
Join us for a FREE SCREENING of the powerful, award winning documentary UNION, about the efforts of Amazon warehouse to organize a union.
aflcio.mn
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The East Side Freedom Library is hosting a FREE screening of the documentary film UNION on Thursday, November 20th. The film follows the Amazon workers' first victory organizing a union in the US. RSVP required! #BetterInAUnion