Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation

AFL-CIO endorsed Huldah Hiltsley wins DFL primary for MN House District 38A

AFL-CIO endorsed Mike Gamache comes in first in non-partisan primary election for Anoka County Board, District 5. The top two vote-getters will advance to the November 5 general election.

AFL-CIO endorsed Ann Johnson Stewart wins special DFL primary election for MN Senate District 45!
She will go on to compete in the November 5 special election to fill a vacancy in the seat.
The Senate District 45 seat, which includes communities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, will be the only MN Senate seat on the ballot this year.
The outcome will determine whether the DFL or the Republicans have a majority in the MN Senate.

AFL-CIO endorsed Ilhan Omar wins DFL primary in 5th Congressional District!

TODAY is Tuesday, July 13 and PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IN MINNESOTA!
Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the list of Minneapolis and west metro area candidates endorsed by the AFL-CIO visit this link:
https://minneapolisunions.org/news/2024-endorsements

For voting information, including where and how to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website:
www.mnvotes.org

2024 Endorsements Information for candidates seeking endorsement in 2024Candidates endorsed by national AFL-CIOU.S. President/Vice President — Kamala Harris/Tim Walz

Governor Walz will address the AFSCME International Convention!

Walz will address union members in first solo campaign stop Kamala Harris’s running mate will speak Tuesday at a convention for one of the country’s largest public-sector unions, as Democrats solidify ties with organized labor.

Another important race on the August 13 primary election ballot:
Ann Johnson Stewart is running with AFL-CIO endorsement in the DFL primary for the Senate District 45 seat, which includes communities surrounding Lake Minnetonka.
This race is a special election to fill a vacancy and will be the only Minnesota Senate seat on the ballot this year.
Ann Johnson Stewart for MN State Senate

Endorsed by AFL-CIO, Ann Johnson Stewart runs in DFL primary for Senate District 45 seat Ann Johnson Stewart seeks to return to the Minnesota Senate August 12, 2024MINNEAPOLIS — The Tuesday, August 13 primary includes a special primary election for Senate District 45 in the west Minneapolis suburbs.

Good morning!
Here's a reminder that tomorrow is the date for the primary election, with several important races on the ballot.
See link below for additional links about where and how to vote and how to vote early.
If you want to vote early in-person, you can still do that today!
For Minneapolis residents, the Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin is open today (Monday, August 12) from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

AFL-CIO endorsed Ilhan Omar faces August 13 primary election contest The Minneapolis Early Vote Center is located at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota voters will go to the polls Tuesday, August 13 for this year’s primary election.

YOUR LABOR WEEKEND...
If you live in Minneapolis, did you know the Early Vote Center is open TODAY, Sunday, August 11? The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 980 E. Hennepin.
Plan to swing by... and cast your vote in the DFL primary for our AFL-CIO endorsed champion, Ilhan Omar.
Omar is DFL-endorsed but she faces a primary challenge.
Other labor endorsements for Ilhan Omar include:
• AFSCME Council 5
• American Federation of Teachers
• Education Minnesota
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 292
• International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 82
• National Education Association
• National Nurses United
• SEIU Minnesota State Council
• Teamsters Joint Council 32
• UNITE HERE Local 17
If you're not able to vote early, you can of course vote on primary election day, coming up Tuesday, August 13.

Ilhan Omar seeks re-election as champion for unions, working families By Steve Share, Minneapolis Labor Review editorMINNEAPOLIS — “Your labor is what makes the city and the state work,” said Ilhan Omar. At the podium at the United Labor Centre July 4, Fifth District U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar offered encouragement — and inspiration — to a roomful of mem...

US Representative Ilhan Omar is running for re-election with a long list of endorsements, including the Minnesota AFL-CIO and several local unions.
In 2023, Omar earned a 100 percent voting score from the national AFL-CIO on working families issues. Over her three terms in Congress, her lifetime AFL-CIO score is 91 percent.
She won the DFL endorsement earlier this year but faces a challenger in the August 13 primary.

https://minneapolisunions.org/news/mlr-2024-07-27-omar-runs-as-labor-champion

This year's primary election is Tuesday, August 13!
But, if you live in Minneapolis, you can still vote early in-person tomorrow, Sunday, August 11 — at the Minneapolis Early Vote Center.
Several candidates who are running with AFL-CIO endorsement face primary contests August 13.
They include:
• U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, who is seeking re-election to represent the Fifth Congressional District, which includes the city of Minneapolis and suburbs.
• Anoka County Commissioner Mike Gamache, who is seeking re-election for the District 5 seat representing parts of Andover, C**n Rapids and Fridley.
• Minnesota Senate District 45 candidate Ann Johnson Stewart, running in a special election.
See link for more voting information including how to vote early.

AFL-CIO endorsed Ilhan Omar faces August 13 primary election contest The Minneapolis Early Vote Center is located at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota voters will go to the polls Tuesday, August 13 for this year’s primary election.

STATEMENT FROM MINNESOTA AFL-CIO PRESIDENT

Tim Walz is one of us who fights for working people like us every single day.

St. Paul – Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate:
“As Minnesotans, we’re proud to have one of our own on a Presidential ticket. As working people and union members, we’re even more thrilled to have one of our own as the Democratic nominee for Vice President.

“As a parent, educator, coach, soldier, Congressman, and Governor, Tim Walz will be a Vice President who knows firsthand the challenges that working Americans and our families face and what we need to improve our lives.

“Over the last two years, Governor Walz and the DFL majorities in the Legislature partnered with Minnesota’s Labor Movement to enact one of the most pro-labor legislative agendas in state history.

“Thanks to our shared work Minnesotans will have one of the most progressive paid family and medical leave programs in the nation, safer workplaces, more wage protections, tens of thousands of new construction jobs, reproductive freedom protected by law, fully funded schools & public services, free nutritious school meals for our state’s kids – and most importantly greater freedom to organize unions at their workplaces.

“Vice President Harris has played a key role in the most pro-union administration in our history and Governor Walz has been a true partner in making Minnesota the best state for working people – we are committed to sending them both to the White House in November.

"The rest of the country is about to find out what working Minnesotans have known for years – Tim Walz is one of us who fights for working people like us every single day.”

Governor Tim Walz will be a strong partner in the Harris White House, fighting every day to improve the lives of workers in communities across America.

Gov. Walz is a former public school teacher and union member who has proven that a pro-worker agenda is a winning agenda, especially in competitive states. He has delivered on a comprehensive, pro-union legislative package and created the gold standard for state governments aiming to do right by workers.

We know Walz will deliver for working people across the country as vice president, just as he has throughout his career.

The labor movement stands united behind the Harris–Walz ticket, and we are ready to help defeat Donald Trump, JD Vance, and their anti-worker Project 2025 agenda in November.

Good choice!

Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate Gov. Tim Walz supporters say the ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and past congressman could help Harris in the Midwest. But he also comes with baggage from nearly two decades in political office.

The MRLF is seeking to hire a zone lead and data organizer for the 2024 campaign. See link for job description.

Careers See below for current open roles with the MRLF. The MRLF is hiring for the 2024 campaign! Labor 2024 Zone Lead and Data OrganizerClick image below for full job description

The MRLF is looking to hire field canvassers for the 2024 campaign. See link for job description.

Careers See below for current open roles with the MRLF. The MRLF is hiring for the 2024 campaign! Labor 2024 Zone Lead and Data OrganizerClick image below for full job description

The new issue of the Minneapolis Labor Review now is online and available to view as a pdf file.
Click link:https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2024-08/mlr-2024-07-27-complete.pdf

We're excited to welcome Mary Hampton to the MRLF staff as our new community organizer!

https://minneapolisunions.org/news/mlr-2024-07-27-mary-hampton-joins-mrlf-staff

Rousing Get-Out-The-Vote rally today for Ilhan Omar, who faces a primary contest August 13 in her bid for reelection to represent Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District. Omar is AFL-CIO endorsed. Minnesota US Senator Tina Smith and Vermont US Senator Bernie Sanders spoke on Ilhan’s behalf.
“Here’s what I know about Ilhan Omar,” Smith said. “She delivers for this district… She knows how to get sh-t done… She is a progressive leader across the nation… She calls on us to do better and be better.”
Sanders called Omar “one of the most outstanding and courageous members of Congress… who has and will take on enormously powerful special interests.”

Big line to get in to Edison High for Ilhan Omar get-out-the-vote rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Tina Smith!

YOUR LABOR WEEKEND...

Come to a Get-Out-The-Vote rally this Saturday, August 3 for Ilhan Omar, our AFL-CIO endorsed candidate, who faces a primary challenge. Special guests include Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. See link for details.

Excited to welcome Bernie Sanders back to Minnesota for my GOTV kickoff rally.

We will be also be joined by the incredible Tina Smith.

Join us on Saturday at my alma-mater Edison High School in Minneapolis at 12pm. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/ilhanomar/event/656537/

City Employees Local 363 members approve tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board!

BREAKING! Minneapolis Park Workers Approve New Contract After 22-Day Strike | Today, Minneapolis Park workers, represented by LIUNA Local 363, voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

AJ Lange, Business Manager of LIUNA Local 363, issued the following statement:

"Our members' sacrifices and solidarity yielded more than improved wages and benefits. We reaffirmed that Minneapolis is a union town. This victory extends beyond our union, demonstrating the power of working people when they stand united.

“We stood up against anti-worker, union busting at the Park Board and sent a clear message all workers deserve dignity and respect.

"Our members’ courage and resilience is truly inspiring and I’m proud to stand beside them. Their sacrifice and solidarity carried this fight.

"This contract fight is only part of our shared struggle for dignity and justice for the working class. Together, we'll build on this momentum to create stronger, more equitable workplaces for fellow working people.

"To everyone who supported us—joining picket lines, contacting commissioners, signing our petition, and donating to our hardship fund—your solidarity made a crucial difference. This victory belongs to all who stood with us."

Read our full statement: https://liunaminnesota.org/en/news/mprbvote

YOUR LABOR WEEKEND...

Come out tonight and tomorrow night to show some love for the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra! This all-union orchestra is celebrating its 75th season of free summer concerts at the Lake Harriet bandshell. Members of the Pops are members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union.
Pick up some picnic food on the way from the deli a a nearby union grocer: Kowalski's at 25th and Hennepin or 54th and Lyndale, Lunds & Byerlys at Lake and Hennepin or 50th and France, Wedge Community Co-ops at Franklin and Lyndale or at the Linden Hills location.

Did you hear the news? **We're at the Lake Como Pavilion this weekend!** 7:30 tonight is Celtic Connections and 6:30 tomorrow for our 75th Anniversary Celebration! Hope you can make it! Tell all your friends, and bring a picnic! 😃

YOUR LABOR WEEKEND...

With the tentative agreement for the striking City Employees Local 363 park workers, the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra concerts will be back at Lake Harriet this weekend as originally scheduled.
Hats off to the members of the Minneapolis Pops — who are members of Twin Cities Musicians Union Local 30-73 — for not crossing the Local 363 picket line.
During the strike, the Pops Orchestra moved or cancelled their Lake Harriet concerts in an act of solidarity.

YOUR LABOR WEEKEND...

Just two more days to view the exhibit, "1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934." This exhibit presents work that connects local labor history, current issues, and the role of workers in bringing social change. The show coincides with the 1934 strike’s 90th anniversary and includes banners, photographs, installations, drawings, paintings, tapestries, and video."
The exhibit is located at the Downtown Central library's Cargill Gallery.
Hours are 9-5 on Saturday and noon to 5 on Sunday.
The last day of the exhibit is this Sunday, July 28.

Cargill Gallery presents: 1934 & Now Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: 1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934.