Minnesota AFL-CIO

@MNAFLCIO

The state federation of labor representing more than 300,000 working people. All political content not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

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Joined May 2009

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 12

"Democrats rejected that argument, saying the push to revive noncompete agreements was more about stifling competition and suppressing wages than protecting trade secrets." #mnleg aflcio.mn/44cxFOd

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jul 22

According to the MNA, the supervisor "stated that he wanted to take his paintball gun and shoot nurses on strike," and also allegedly said during a strike demonstration by nurses that he could "run down picketers now." aflcio.mn/46U7pKg

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. Essentia Health says it takes 'all allegations seriously.'

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jul 18

Join your union siblings and allies as we remember the 1934 Teamster Strike that made Minneapolis a #Union Town.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jul 10

“This isn’t something we will just – I believe the quote is, ‘They’ll get over it.’ You don’t get over watching your loved ones suffer and die in front of you,” said Rennicke. “That’s what will be happening to these families.” aflcio.mn/40ObWdl

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Labor union members and other concerned citizens began their protest outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s Moorhead office at about 12:30 on July 9. Fishbach was one of four...

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jul 4

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 28

TOMORROW: March with Labor at the 2025 Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride Parade #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/pride25

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 24

#Solidarity with @mnnurses as they fight for their patients and one another! #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/45EgBlA

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 19

Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, the end of slavery and a proud moment in our nation's journey to true freedom. The fight continues for everyone, no matter what we look like or where we come from, to be treated with dignity, respect, and receive a fair return on their work.

MNAFLCIO's tweet image. Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, the end of slavery and a proud moment in our nation's journey to true freedom. The fight continues for everyone, no matter what we look like or where we come from, to be treated with dignity, respect, and receive a fair return on their work.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 14

Speaker Hortman's legacy will live on for generations thanks to everything she did for working Minnesotans and our families. aflcio.mn/4jTAXuh

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 14

Both the Governor and state authorities are advising not to attend today’s No Kings March in St. Paul & other political rallies until the suspect in today’s violence is apprehended. We urge people in attendance to act with caution and cooperate with marshals and law enforcement.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 11

Lots of jobs and projects throughout the state! #mnleg aflcio.mn/4kzB1k1

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 11

“Whether it’s on Lake Street or all the way in LA, you can count on the labor movement to keep raising our voices and keep standing up for our fellow workers in the face of injustice,” said Minnesota AFL-CIO president Bernie Burnham. aflcio.mn/4jIjTHT #BetterInAUnion

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. From Lake Street to Los Angeles, union leaders, organizers, and members have been on the front lines of resistance against Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · Jun 10

“Despite an equally divided House and lawmakers from both parties attempting to weaken or eliminate key worker protections, Governor Walz and most DFL lawmakers stood firm to successfully defend them." #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4mV2Q87

MNAFLCIO's tweet image. “Despite an equally divided House and lawmakers from both parties attempting to weaken or eliminate key worker protections, Governor Walz and most DFL lawmakers stood firm to successfully defend them." #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4mV2Q87

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 25

George Floyd should still be alive. His murder served as a stark reminder of the long journey both Minnesota and the nation must undertake before we can truly achieve ‘liberty and justice for all.’ aflcio.mn/43bijJw

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 19

Roughly 110,000 of those losses would come from Medicaid cuts, with an additional 40,000 losing coverage due to cuts to Affordable Care Act funding. aflcio.mn/43o6lei

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: health coverage losses due to congre...

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 16

Powerful piece from @IUPAT82's Jeff Stark: "We are the first line of defense. When a worker is being cheated, they can’t just call 911. But they can call a union." #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4dlo8Y3

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. Every worker deserves a paycheck they can count on and someone in their corner when that paycheck doesn’t come.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 15

Let's stand with our @ATUComm siblings and support preserving the Northstar Commuter Rail Service! #mnleg aflcio.mn/4mjfFJ7

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 14

Thank you to all the working people and retirees who came out to say #HandsOff our unions!

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 13

Today is the Day! Join us in forming Minnesota's largest picket line! 5pm, State Capitol Mall! Everyone is welcome! aflcio.mn/handsoff

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Minnesota AFL-CIO@MNAFLCIO · May 12

1,000 more workers about to find out that it's #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/3GSTxVW

MNAFLCIO's tweet card. Nearly 1,000 resident physicians at the University of Minnesota are officially unionized with SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents after a state labor board certified on Friday that a majority of...

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