Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation

06/16/2026

“Instead of holding federal agents accountable for shooting and killing Renée Good and our union brother Alex Pretti, the Trump administration continues to weaponize the Justice Department to settle political scores and intimidate American citizens for being good neighbors and exercising their constitutional rights.”

Full statement: https://aflcio.mn/4etSwkg

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the Trump Justice Department indicting 15 Minnesotans, including several union members, for their actions protecting community members during ‘Operation Metro Surge’:

06/15/2026

Donations to this fund will support union members affected by layoffs at the Star Tribune.

Would you be open to converting your generous one-time gift of into a recurring monthly contribution? Regular support enables us to better focus on our mission.

06/11/2026

Target Field concessions workers plan to during the Twins game June 22!

About 500 members of Unite Here! Local 17 have been in bargaining with the Twins' concessionaire, Delaware North Co., since April. They are demanding better wages, job security and a pathway to healthcare benefits.

Union members announced the strike date outside Target Field today before going back to the bargaining table this afternoon. Our labor movement will have their backs on the picket line – and as long as it takes to get the fair contract they deserve!

06/09/2026

Solidarity with members of the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild as they begin contract negotiations with the Pioneer Press and its hedge-fund owner, Alden Global Capital!

Local news is essential to our community and our democracy! PiPress workers deserve a union contract that delivers safety and respect -- and we'll fight with them as long as it takes to win it!

06/09/2026

When a billionaire tells you a union is bad for you, that's not advice. That's a signal that you're onto something that actually works.

06/08/2026

Thank you to the local union volunteers who are helping make this week's AFL-CIO Convention in Minneapolis a success!

Local union volunteers are welcoming the nation’s labor movement to Minneapolis this week and helping the AFL-CIO ensure its biggest event runs smoothly. About 40 retired and active union members a…

06/08/2026

Minnesota is a union state, and Saint Paul and Minneapolis are union towns! We’re so proud to be co-hosting the AFL-CIO Convention this week. This is what people power looks like!

06/07/2026

The strength and solidarity of Minnesota’s labor movement is on full display at the AFL-CIO’s 30th Convention this week!

Check out this powerful video, featuring our President Kera Peterson, shown to delegates on Day 1 of the convention. We are Minnesota Brave!

06/06/2026

Powerful vigil tonight in Minneapolis, where labor and community activists marked the 45th anniversary of the first reported case of AIDS with a call to put health care first.

Our federation is proud to be part of the Seven Days in June coalition. Learn more at www.sevendaysinjune.org.

06/05/2026

The $1.2 billion infrastructure bill will create good jobs and address critical needs across our state. It’s a win-win for Minnesota!