28,100 Minnesotans to Lose Unemployment Insurance Lifeline Unless Congress...
americawantstowork_180x160.jpg Press release As families prepare for the holiday, a new report released by the AFL-CIO shows that, 28,100 Minnesotans will lose their unemployment benefits on December...
View Article2013 Session is Minnesota's Moment to Get Back on Track
Minnesota_State_Capitol.jpg Press release As Minnesota's new Legislature convened for the 2013 session, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson issued the following statement:"After a decade of...
View Article2012 Precinct Caucus Information
News Some state legislators are trying to take away your rights and crush the middle class. But you can start fighting back. Support your union and Minnesota’s working families by participating in...
View Article2012 Legislative Report
2012 Voting record FINAL-1.jpg News The 2012 session presented Minnesota’s Labor movement with even more challenges. The right-wing on the GOP majority attacked working people with a...
View Article(B)adidas Worker Tour
Badidas.pngApril 15, 2013 - 5:00pm - 6:00pmListen to two former Adidas sweatshop workers' stories of how they are victims of corporate greed but are fighting back. MPIRG and United Students Against...
View Article"Right to Work" Laws: Get the Facts
A cartoon about demand-side economics. From “‘Right to Work’ Laws—Low Wage Scheme,” Economic Outlook, January 1955, CIO Education Department..jpeg News What is a “right to work” law?Despite its...
View ArticleHelp Western Minnesota Prepare for Spring Floods
News THIS EVENT HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 2. Get InvolvedEconomyread more
View Article2014 Political Endorsements
LABOR2014-MN.png News The Minnesota AFL-CIO has endorsed the following candidates for the 2014 General Election. An endorsement from the Minnesota AFL-CIO means that the candidate has a strong...
View Article2014 Organizing Institute Training
OILogo.pngNovember 14, 2014 (All day) - November 16, 2014 (All day)The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will be holding a 3-Day Training in St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN on November 14-16, 2014. The training...
View Article2014 Voting Checklist
fb_vote_mn.png News Election day is Tuesday, November 4. Do you have everything you need to be able to exercise your right to vote?First, check your voter registration status. Already registered?...
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