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Jul. 09, 2026

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The Future of Minnesota Healthcare

With Sanford Health moving to acquire North Memorial Health, and California-based Sutter Health set to acquire Allina Health, the professionals who keep our hospitals running and the families who rely on them are asking: Who do these massive corporate mergers serve?

The Future of Minnesota Healthcare

Jul. 07, 2026

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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

AFSCME members will continue to be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program after a federal judge blocked the administration’s effort to unfairly disqualify certain government and nonprofit employers from the popular program. 

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Jul. 06, 2026

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Jul. 06, 2026

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Announcing 2026 Al Church Scholarship Winners

Congratulations are in order for this year's Al Church Scholarship winners. Thanks to our generous donors, the scholarship committee was able to award $8,000 in total to students of our members who are pursuing their post-secondary educational goals.

Announcing 2026 Al Church Scholarship Winners

Jul. 06, 2026

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Cass County Commissioners Force Unfair Deal

Following a filed intent to strike and a grueling mediation process where Cass County commissioners refused to move an inch, AFSCME Local 2195 courthouse workers were given notice by the County that they will be implementing their proposed detrimental CBA.

Cass County Commissioners Force Unfair Deal

Jul. 01, 2026

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Union-Busting and Political Retaliation by Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty

Read the statements from Deputy Zach Brown and Deputy Kevin O'Mahoney:

Union-Busting and Political Retaliation by Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty