New Laws Make MN the Best State for Workers and Their Families

As we celebrate working people’s contributions this Labor Day, I want to highlight the new Minnesota workplace laws passed this year that make Minnesota the best state for workers and their families.

New Laws Make MN the Best State for Workers and Their Families

‘Hot Labor Summer’ Brings Strikes and Organizing Wins in MN and Us

The summer of 2023 unofficially has been dubbed as “Hot Labor Summer” by labor organizations all across the country. The pages of the Labor Review these past few months tell part of that story. 

‘Hot Labor Summer’ Brings Strikes and Organizing Wins in MN and Us

Labor Pavilion at Minnesota State Fair Will Offer Nightly Concerts

FALCON HEIGHTS — The 2023 Minnesota State Fair will run Thursday, August 24 through Labor Day, Monday, September 4 and the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s Labor Pavilion will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Labor Pavilion at Minnesota State Fair Will Offer Nightly Concerts

Building Trades’ Yellow Ribbon Rib-Fest Planned September 16 Fundraising Event Will Benefit Support Programs for Military Service Members, Vets and Their Families

ARDEN HILLS — The Minnesota Building Trades’ inaugural “Yellow Ribbon Ribfest” promises families “an afternoon of BBQ, music and patriotic fun.”

Building Trades’ Yellow Ribbon Rib-Fest Planned September 16 Fundraising Event Will Benefit Support Programs for Military Service Members, Vets and Their Families

2024 Endorsements

GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

 To view or download list as pdf file, click here

(List updated 10-27-2024)

2024 Endorsements

Women Building Success Presents Annual Awards to Women in the Trades

The 2023 Women Building Success award-winners.

Women Building Success Presents Annual Awards to Women in the Trades

Minnesota Union Leadership Program Offers Six-Session Training Series Beginning This Fall

MINNEAPOLIS — Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Minnesota Union Leadership Program.

The program aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to address the challenges facing working people and their unions.

Minnesota Union Leadership Program Offers Six-Session Training Series Beginning This Fall

Union Member Tony McGarvey Is Running for Brooklyn Park City Council, Endorsed by MRLF

SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

BROOKLYN PARK — In a special election coming Tuesday, August 8, union member Tony McGarvey is running for one of the two seats for the Brooklyn Park City Council’s West District.

Union Member Tony McGarvey Is Running for Brooklyn Park City Council, Endorsed by MRLF

Annandale school district seeks voter support

SPECIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

ANNANDALE — The Annandale school district seeks voter support for a bond referendum in a special election coming Tuesday, August 8.

Annandale school district seeks voter support

Summer Is Here but 2023’s Local Elections Are Around the Corner

It’s the middle of summer and everyone is hopefully enjoying some quality fun with their families and in their communities. I’m sure the last thing on many people’s minds are the 2023 elections.  

Summer Is Here but 2023’s Local Elections Are Around the Corner