North East Area Labor Council

07/11/2026

The City of Superior is trying to take over Superior Water Light & Power. This issue is about our sisters and brothers of IBEW Local 31. Thank you Business Manager Kristin Renskers for reminding people who have forgotten that "We are not assets. We are people."

Let us know if you would like to get involved!

06/03/2026

Summer Day of Caring is here! Our Afl-Cio Community Services Committee is collecting much needed items for the Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaboration. If you would like to donate please bring any of the items on the flyer to the Labor Temple 2002 london rd ste 99 by next Wednesday June 10th. Thank you for your generosity!

06/03/2026

The North East Area Labor Council is hiring a Field Organizer & Political Coordinator.

The Field Organizer & Political Coordinator strengthens the labor movement across northeastern Minnesota by providing direct support to the Duluth, Iron Range, Koochiching, and Carlton County labor bodies. This role focuses on rank-and-file leadership development, membership mobilization, and building sustained political power for working people through solidarity and collective action.

Here are the details:

Supervisor: NEALC President

Location: Northeastern Minnesota (Extensive Regional Travel Required)

Salary: Per Master Agreement/Union Agreement

Role Summary: The Field Organizer & Political Coordinator strengthens the labor movement across northeastern Minnesota by providing direct support to the Duluth, Iron Range, Koochiching, and Carlton County labor bodies. This role focuses on rank-and-file leadership development, membership mobilization, and building sustained political power for working people through solidarity and collective action.

Key Responsibilities
Organizing & Mobilization: One-on-one conversations, and phone banks to mobilize union members. Support affiliates during contract campaigns, strikes, rallies, events and more.
Political Program: Coordinate candidate endorsements, member political education, and GOTV efforts (labor walks, phone banks). Ensure compliance with Minnesota campaign finance rules.
Regional Coordination: Travel extensively across the region to maintain a visible labor presence in rural and Greater Minnesota communities.
Coalition Building: Represent NEALC in partnerships with community, faith, tribal, and social justice organizations to advance worker-centered policies.
Administration: Prepare monthly reports for the Board, draft communications, and coordinate regional participation in labor council meetings.

Requirements & Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED minimum.
Credentials: Valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance (essential for regional travel).
Skills: Strong persuasive communication, meeting facilitation, and database management.
Experience: Proven background in union or political organizing and managing multiple projects under changing priorities. Seeking a proactive, results-oriented professional who thrives in an independent work environment and takes pride and ownership from start to finish.
Availability: Must be able to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by close of business on Friday, June 12, 2026.

05/29/2026

We are proud to announce the unanimous Duluth Central Labor Body endorsement for St. Louis County Board District 1. “Annie Harala is exactly the leader working families need on the St. Louis County Board,” said, Derek Pederson, President of the Duluth Central Labor Body AFL-CIO, “She doesn't just talk about supporting labor - she shows up and stands with us". This unanimous endorsement shows how strongly our members believe in her. Annie shares our core values of protecting worker safety, investing in our communities, and building a local economy that works for everyone. We are proud to back her and are ready to get to work to help her win.”

05/27/2026

Great Job Zack! You are putting in the work it takes to be the next MN State Auditor!

“Minnesotans deserve accountability and transparency in our local governments, and a qualified and effective State Auditor is vital to that goal,” said Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham. “As the only accountant in the race, combined with his experience in local government, Zack Filipovich will be a State Auditor working Minnesotans can depend on.” https://aflcio.mn/4nNTyeW Zack for MN Auditor

05/09/2026

"Stamping out Hurger" letter carriers food drive day. Very appreciative for all who donated to helping our direct community. Every can, dry good and pasta sauce matters!

04/28/2026

This morning, the Duluth Central Labor Body was proud to host our annual Workers Memorial Day Breakfast.
Here in Duluth and across Northern Minnesota, our communities have been built by working people: on the docks, in the mines, in the woods, on construction sites, in hospitals, schools, public service, small businesses, and every workplace that keeps our region moving.
Workers Memorial Day is a time to honor workers who lost their lives, were injured, or became ill because of their work. It is also a reminder that every worker, no matter their job, title, trade, or workplace, deserves dignity, respect, and the right to come home safe.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning, and to all who continue the fight for safe workplaces and strong protections for all workers.

04/27/2026

On Monday, the AFL-CIO federation in Duluth and community leaders observed Workers Memorial Day. The event honors and memorializes workers who have been injured or died on the job in

04/27/2026

7am to 9am Duluth Labor Temple

04/23/2026