Minnesota AFL-CIO

08/24/2026

Can you believe the starts on Thursday?! Be sure to stop by the Labor Pavilion at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper for live music, giveaways, and more!

Stop by the Labor Pavilion, located at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at this year’s State Fair to learn about the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. We’ll have live music, giveaways, and demonstrations for visitors. You will also have the chance to speak with union members about career opport...

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

“Politicians from all parties need to stop playing games with mining and follow the science. We call on all state leaders to let Minnesota’s strong regulatory framework guide decision making.”

Responding to Governor Walz’s Executive Order overruling state regulations on mining, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:“Mining in Northern Minnesota has unfortunately become a wedge issue that politicians across the political spectrum continue to use to gen...

08/17/2026

1,200 construction jobs are at risk. Could yours be one of them?

This spring, the federal government halted the development of more than 250 onshore wind energy projects across the US.

These construction jobs alone would generate approximately $120 million in wages and benefits for workers.

The indefinite pause on these projects will result in real and measurable damage to Minnesota’s economy, workforce, and clean energy future.

Playing political football with LIUNA members' jobs shouldn’t affect whether you can put food on the table for your family.

08/16/2026

CEOs made 312x what workers (who actually create the profits) make and took home an average of $22.8 MILLION last year in total compensation.

Corporate CEO greed is out of control. Read more in our new Executive Paywatch report. aflcio.org/paywatch

08/13/2026

"Instead of holding federal agents accountable for shooting and killing Renée Good and our union brother Alex Pretti, or addressing the dangerous and deadly conditions within immigration detention facilities, the Trump administration continues to weaponize our federal government to intimidate our unions, our communities, and anyone who peacefully opposes their radical authoritarian agenda."

Minnesota AFL-CIO Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a New York Times report naming the labor federation as part of the Justice Department’s unhinged conspiracy theory relating to the unjust prosecution of 15 Minnesotans and their actions during ICE’s occupation of Minnes...

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

It's Primary Election Day in Minnesota and Labor-endorsed candidates are on the ballot in races across the state. Polls are open until 8pm! https://aflcio.mn/4hmRsSe

The following candidates have been endorsed by the Minnesota AFL-CIO for both the August 11th Primary Election and November 3 General Election. This page will be updated as our Committee on Political Education makes additional endorsements.Statewide Offices