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Nov. 05, 2018

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Unions Provide Paid Parental Leave and a Better Life

Union jobs gave Amanda and Justin Aurelius something priceless this summer and fall: Time off together with their new baby and toddler son, and the means to buy their very first house. “We wouldn’t have the life we have if it wasn’t for our union.”

Unions Provide Paid Parental Leave and a Better Life

Aug. 21, 2018

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Anti-worker Janus Case Boosts PEOPLE Membership

AFSCME members are joining PEOPLE to help fight the powerful forces trying to silence workers. Even though big corporations and big money led to an anti-worker Supreme Court decision, the Janus case isn’t stopping workers or their unions. Minnesota public workers aren’t just joining AFSCME Council 5, they’re joining PEOPLE or upping their contributions to help fight the powerful forces trying to silence workers.

Anti-worker Janus Case Boosts PEOPLE Membership

Aug. 21, 2018

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AFSCME Endorses Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan

The AFSCME Council 5 Executive Board Thursday unanimously endorsed Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in the November election, along with a slate of other highly qualified candidates for state and federal office. The Executive Board is made up of members and elected by members.

AFSCME Endorses Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan

Jun. 28, 2018

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Statement: America Needs Unions Now More than Ever

On the heels of high profile walkouts, new organizing and spiking approval for unions, union leaders see the SCOTUS decision as a rallying point to unrig the economy and put workers first.

Statement: America Needs Unions Now More than Ever

May. 10, 2018

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Minnesota Outperforms Wisconsin

A new report shows Minnesota is a better state for working people than Wisconsin by nearly every important measure.

Minnesota Outperforms Wisconsin