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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 4h

@aflcio.org President Liz Shuler sent a new letter to President Trump, urging him on behalf of 15 million #union members and working people across the country to stop his administration’s squeeze on working families during the shutdown.

AFL-CIO Demands Trump End the Shutdown, Fix the Health Care Crisis, Put Working People First | AFL-CIO

The nation’s largest labor federation reminds the president “[o]ur livelihoods should not be used as pawns or bargaining chips.”

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 2d

When broken down by political party, 92% of Democrats, 82% of independents and 59% of Republicans supported renewing the credits. aflcio.mn/46RZ8oz

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • Minnesota Reformer

The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their…

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 7d

Join us for a rally to let our community know we will not sit idly by while Donald Trump & Congressional Republicans drive up health insurance premiums. We will meet on the sidewalk outside of Northridge Clinic in North Mankato.

Republicans Are Closing Your Clinic - Rally to Fight Back · Minnesota DFL

Join us for a rally to let our community know we will not sit idly by while Congress drives up health insurance premiums. We will meet on the sidewalk outside of Northridge Clinic in North Mankato.…

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 7d

We call on the Trump administration and Republican Congressional Leaders, especially Majority Whip Tom Emmer, to #StopTheTrumpShutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first. aflcio.mn/3Ko7q03 #BetterInAUnion

End the shutdown, fund our government, fix the healthcare crisis, and

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on the federal government shutdown: “It’s unfortunately no surprise that President Trump and the Republican majority in

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 9d

Obamacare has become a critical insurance option for those without access to health insurance at work. About half of the people now enrolled either work for small businesses that may not offer coverage or are self-employed.

Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year

Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 13d

Unless Congress acts, more than 90% of people enrolled in ACA health care plans will see their out-of-pocket premiums jump by more than 75% on average. Call now! #BetterInAUnion

CALL: Stop Looming Health Care Price Spikes!

On Nov. 1, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in most states will begin to open for enrollment for next year. Unless Congress acts, more than 90% of people enrolled in ACA health care plans…

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 14d

For the November 4 State Senate Special Elections, the Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to endorse two union members Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger in District 47 and Louis McNutt in District 29. Let's put to union members in the State Senate! #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

UNION MEMBER
MINNESOTA atl-cio
SPECIAL ELECTION VOTE BY NOVEMBER 4
VISIT MNVOTES.ORG
Louis McNutt
Your UNION-endorsed candidate for Senate District 29
Prepared and Paid for by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Political Fund, 175 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55103, and is not approved by any candidate.

UNION MEMBER
MINNESOTA atl-cio
SPECIAL ELECTION VOTE BY NOVEMBER 4
VISIT MNVOTES.ORG
AMANDA HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER
Your UNION-endorsed candidate for Senate District 47
Prepared and Paid for by the Minnesota AFL-CIO Political Fund, 175 Aurora Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55103, and is not approved by any candidate.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 16d

Members of UFCW 1189 & 663 won an average of a 16.67% wage increase over the life of the contract, as well as paid time off for part-time employees and weekly minimum hours for full-time employees. aflcio.mn/4gCRdzV #BetterInAUnion

Two years after unionizing, workers at Vertical Endeavors have a contract

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 20d

President Trump’s order to gut federal workers’ union rights was ugly union busting. But the Senate just introduced a bipartisan bill to stop it. Let's thank Senators Amy @klobuchar.senate.gov and Tina @smith.senate.gov for siding with workers as co-sponsors. #BetterInAUnion

CALL: Thank the Senate Co-sponsors of the Protect America’s Workforce Act

Say thank you for standing up for our federal workers Fill out the form on this page or dial 833-733-0902 to make a call to thank your senator for standing with federal workers. President Trump…

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 21d

Thank you, @smith.senate.gov for standing up to union busting! #BetterInAUnion

US senators demand Wells Fargo welcome employee unions

A group of Democratic senators called on Wells Fargo (WFC.N), opens new tab to end its alleged campaign against employee unions, saying a more constructive approach could address a toxic workplace culture and help the bank recover from scandals that prevented it from growing.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 21d

“It’s one thing to say you’re pro-union & quite another to show working people that you're on our side,” said MN AFL-CIO Pres. Bernie Burnham. “This report shows exactly how lawmakers voted when they had the opportunity to side with working Minnesotans. aflcio.mn/2025legreport #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

2025 Legislative Report

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 local unions who represent over 300,000 working people, released its 2025 Legislative report.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 21d

Congratulations to Representative-Elect XP Lee! Great to have another #UNION member in the #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 22d

“This administration’s bullying tactics represent a clear threat not just to federal employees & their unions, but to every American who values democracy and the freedoms of speech and association,” says Aimee Potter, a VA social worker based in Chicago.

What It Means When Federal Union Contracts Disappear

This article is a joint publication of The American Prospect and Workday Magazine, a nonprofit newsroom devoted to holding the powerful accountable through the perspective of workers. Jason was…

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 22d

Do you live in #mnleg House District 34B? You have a special election today and union member @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social is THE Labor-endorsed candidate. Find your polling location, check your registration status, and more at www.mnvotes.org #BetterInAUnion

Elect XP Lee - Union Member - Vote Today! Visit mnvotes.org Your union-endorsed candidate for House District 34B! Photo of XP Lee on the lefthand side of image.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 27d

The labor movement grieves all those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001—including more than 600 members of our union family—and urges leaders to take the necessary steps so first responders and survivors can continue to heal. aflcio.org/press/releas...

Never forget. September 11, 2001 | AFL-CIO

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Sep 8

"Our country needs the kind of jobs that once powered the middle class. Building factories is only part of the solution. History shows that it was workers, empowered by unions and their collective action, who made manufacturing jobs good jobs." #BetterInAUnion

Workers and their unions, not corporations, made manufacturing jobs into good jobs

But the success story of good manufacturing jobs didn’t begin with factories — and ignoring this history as we try to recapture manufacturing capacity will doom the dream of a renaissance.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Sep 4

“Going forward, we want working Minnesotans to know the law is on their side should they choose not to attend these meetings, and we urge all Minnesota employers to follow the law and to respect their employees’ freedom of conscience and freedom to organize.” #BetterInAUnion #mnleg

Court dismisses challenge to captive audience meeting ban

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Benrie Burnham made the following statement on Wednesday’s ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit dismissing a challenge to Minnesota’s 2023 law preventing

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day from the #MNStateFair! #BetterInAUnion #WorkersLaborDay

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Sep 1

From Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham: “It’s Better in a Union because we stick together for each other. It’s Better in a Union because we fight to keep corporate and boss power in check.” www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/dispatc...

A Dispatch from the Department of People Who Work for a Living

Stand up, fight back, speak your truth

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 27

Statement on Minneapolis school shooting

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on today’s school shooting in Minneapolis:“Minnesota’s entire Labor Movement grieves with the families, staff, students, and...

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 26

Always great having our awesome, pro-worker Attorney General stop by the Labor Pavilion. He and his staff have been cracking down on wage theft and getting workers the money they are owed! #MNStateFair #BetterInAUnion

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 24

More #MNStateFair fun! #BetterInAUnion

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 21

The #Labor Pavilion is open at the #MNStateFair! We have twelve days of music, demonstrations, giveaways, and more lined up! Come see us at the corner of Dan Patch & Cooper to learn why it's #BetterInAUnion.

Photo of the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion on the first day of the fair.

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 19

The #MNStateFair begins on Thursday and we want you to stop by the Labor Pavilion for giveaways, demonstrations, and music! #BetterInAUnion

Visit the Labor Pavilion at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair!

The members of the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s affiliated unions are inviting you to join us at the Labor Pavilion at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair! Stop by to learn about the work union members do across

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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · Aug 18

Trump has surpassed Reagan in his war on workers’ rights. aflcio.mn/4oB1xMp

Union-Buster in Chief

Trump has surpassed Reagan in his war on workers’ rights.

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