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AFSCME and MAPE Response to State Telework Policy Change

MAPE and AFSCME denounce Walz’s unilateral decision to revoke telework agreements for state em

Fighting Anti-Worker Extremists and their Billionaire Buddies

Anti-union extremists and their billionaire buddies are pushing devastating budget cuts that will have terrible consequences.

CITY OF DULUTH AFSCME WORKERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE

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AFSCME 'GET ORGANIZED!"

Fighting Anti-Worker Extremists and their Billionaire Buddies

Anti-union extremists and their billionaire buddies are pushing devastating budget cuts that will have terrible consequences. These reckless cuts will harm working families and retirees, damage our communities, and threaten our members' jobs and livelihoods.

Metropolitan Council AFSCME Workers Announce Historic Strike Authorization Vote for Fair Wages, Equal Treatment, and Respect

Juneteenth and Our Path Ahead

Today, we gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that holds profound significance in the history of our nation. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.

This day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of the African American community.

AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Ban on American Indian Drum Group

AFSCME Council 5

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Bold New Leadership at AFSCME Council 5!

2024 Day on the Hill: "Progress Through Action!"

In the heart of Minnesota's political landscape, our union, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5 orchestrated an unparalleled demonstration of solidarity and advocacy on behalf and alongside our 43,000 members.

Huge Victory for Workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid!

Huge Victory for Workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid!

"We are thrilled to announce that workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) have voted overwhelmingly to join our union, AFSCME Council 5 - embracing the power of unity and collective action. We proudly welcome more than 130 MMLA workers to our union family, from nearly every corner of our state, from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Duluth, Willmar, and Mankato!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Our Path Forward

As we start this special weekend, a time when we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on his belief in dignity, equity, and justice for every worker that has inspired our ongoing work.