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Matt Alstad, Local 580, Wins National Scholarship

Congratulations to Matt Alstead, Itasca County worker with Local 580, on winning the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship. This is a $5,000 AFSCME International scholarship created in honor of former AFSCME Pres.

Matt Alstad, Local 580, Wins National Scholarship

AFL-CIO Convention in Minneapolis

From healthcare, education and mining workers to professional athletes, actors and production staff, labor power took center stage in Minneapolis last week as delegates, alternates, and guests gathered from June 6-10 for the 30th AFL-CIO Convention.

AFL-CIO Convention in Minneapolis

Library Workers Stand Together and Win

In March of 2026, Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS) workers with AFSCME Local 210-13 submitted a 545-signature petition to the KRLS Library Board making the following requests:

1. Terminate the employment of Technical Services Manager Tami Beto.

Library Workers Stand Together and Win

Celebrating Cheryl's Retirement

Celebrating Cheryl's Retirement

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care