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Mar. 04, 2026

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Holding the Line in Wright County

In late 2025, AFSCME Local 2685 members in Wright County faced a difficult choice. With massive health insurance premiums on the horizon for January 2026, the membership ratified the contract to ensure wage increases and insurance contributions were locked in.

Holding the Line in Wright County

Mar. 02, 2026

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As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Deshundre Richee dreams of having a big house one day. A home where he can raise his two kids. A place where he can have a barbeque, play with his family in the yard and give them the best life possible.

As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Feb. 19, 2026

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Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Despite attacks on working people by anti-worker billionaires, union membership is growing, fueled largely by an increase in public sector union membership.

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Feb. 13, 2026

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Feb. 13, 2026

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Hibbing Public Schools File Unfair Labor Practices Charges

Staff at Hibbing Public Schools, represented by AFSCME Council 65, Local 480, have filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges after the school has refused to recognized the ratified contract.

Hibbing Public Schools File Unfair Labor Practices Charges

Feb. 13, 2026

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In Loving Memory of Hallie Marie Tobler

AFSCME Council 65 mourns the loss of Hallie Marie Tobler, a devoted public servant, beloved daughter, and treasured friend, who was tragically taken from us at just 22 years of age. Hallie served her community through her work in IT for the City of St.

In Loving Memory of Hallie Marie Tobler