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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

Jun. 17, 2026

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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

Jun. 16, 2026

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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

AFSCME Local 210-13 Worker's Demands are Met!

Jun. 01, 2026

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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