Buy Union-Made in America

Working people in unions value the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into the products and services we make and provide.

That's why buying "Made in America" products is an important act of solidarity that promotes good jobs in the United States. 

Buy Union-Made in America

New BLS Data: Union Membership Grows by More than 200,000 in 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today showed union membership in the United States grew by more than 273,000 in 2022, despite fierce and often illegal corporate union-busting.

New BLS Data: Union Membership Grows by More than 200,000 in 2022

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This weekend, we are celebrating the great civil rights leader and our union brother. And we remember the lesson he always emphasized: The fight for civil rights and worker rights are intertwined. 

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

New Year, New Fights

It’s a new year and we’re ready to support working people across the country—what about you? We’ll keep sharing ways you can protect union values. Take the pledge now that you’ll continue to take action.

New Year, New Fights

Attention MRLF Delegates Official Notice Next meeting January 11 Virtual only via Zoom

For 2022, the MRLF currently plans to continue quarterly in-person delegate meetings (March, June, September, December).

The other meetings for the year will be virtual-only via Zoom.

Important protocols regarding in-person meetings:

Attention MRLF Delegates Official Notice Next meeting January 11 Virtual only via Zoom

Labor Review Sets 2023 Publication Schedule

MINNEAPOLIS — In response to rising costs, the Minneapolis Labor Review will cut down to publishing a total of 10 issues in 2023 — publishing monthly except for January and June.

Labor Review Sets 2023 Publication Schedule

2023 Legislative Session: It’s Time to Dream Of What’s Possible

It’s time to dream of what’s possible! Tuesday, January 3, the Minnesota legislature will convene with working family majorities in the House and Senate and our labor-endorsed executive branch.

2023 Legislative Session: It’s Time to Dream Of What’s Possible

Unions Announce Lobby Days for 2023 Legislature

SAINT PAUL — Rank and file union members discussing the issues that impact them and their families are the best advocates for policy and budget solutions.

Unions Announce Lobby Days for 2023 Legislature

$17.6 Billion Projected State Budget Surplus Fuels Labor’s Calls for Significant State Investments

SAINT PAUL — The latest Minnesota state budget forecast, announced December 6, projects a historic budget surplus of $17.6 billion for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

$17.6 Billion Projected State Budget Surplus Fuels Labor’s Calls for Significant State Investments

Five Days Ahead of December 11 Strike Date, Nurses Settle Hospital Contracts Bargaining Committees Recommend ‘Yes’ Vote, Citing ‘Historic’ Gains

[UPDATE: The Minnesota Nurses Association announced December 14 that members voted to ratify the agreements. I hope to post updated story in the next day or to to minneapolisunions.org]

Five Days Ahead of December 11 Strike Date, Nurses Settle Hospital Contracts Bargaining Committees Recommend ‘Yes’ Vote, Citing ‘Historic’ Gains