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SE MN ALC Proud to Endorse in 2022 Election

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Every union has a foundation story of how a few workers got together to benefit themselves, their coworkers, and their families. Union members understand democracy is about people and people power. Nothing less than democracy is on the ballot this November and that is why we are proud to support

Wegmann Elected to Lead the Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council

08 Jan, 2020

Wegmann Elected to Lead the Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council (Rochester, MN) The Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council Executive Board unanimously elected Pommella Wegmann to serve as the council’s president at its quarterly meeting on Wednesday. The Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council

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Image of the protest on January 23 with signs such as "No Kings, No ICE."

Minnesota AFL-CIO calls for Noem’s impeachment, Miller’s Termination

Board resolution calls for Congress to rescind ICE funding

29, Jan, 2026

2026 Precinct Caucus Information

Minnesotans are known for our civic engagement and participation. Precinct caucuses are our first opportunity to show the rest of the nation that even under an occupation, Minnesota has a strong and vibrant democracy.

28, Jan, 2026

Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:

24, Jan, 2026

ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA FOR TRUTH & FREEDOM

Minnesota’s Labor Movement endorses 1/23 Day of Truth & Freedom

The Executive Board of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state’s federation of more than 1,000 affiliated local unions, voted to endorse Friday’s Day of Truth and Freedom as Minnesotans stand together against ICE’s occupation of our communities and the

20, Jan, 2026

Statement on reports the DOJ is investigating Governor Walz & Mayor Frey

In response to reports the Department of Justice is investigating Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement:

16, Jan, 2026

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