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Information for candidates seeking endorsement in 2022 general election
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Labor 2022 Election Results
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 Governor Tim Walz addressed a Get-Out-The-Vote rally at the
United Labor Centre on the night before the November 8 election.
See more photos from this event.
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AFL-CIO’s statewide candidates run the table
Walz, Ellison, Simon, Blaha all re-elected
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
Labor-friendly majorities win in
both MN House and MN Senate
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
MRLF targeted six Minnesota House races,
helped win all six
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
Despite forecasts, Labor’s efforts
helped bring election night wins
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
Local races: 17 of 23 candidates
endorsed by MRLF win election
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
Voters pass 5 of 12 school levies
endorsed by MRLF, cuts loom
Labor Review, November 19, 2022
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Governor Walz: Vote like collective bargaining is on the ballot |
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Governor Tim Walz addressed the final day of
the Minnesota AFL-CIO convention September 20,
highlighting the strong results of his administration
and pointing out the stakes in the 2022 election as
he seeks a second term to lead the state.
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GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Early voting continues through November 7
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2022
Elections |
‘Labor rights are on the ballot’ November 8
Labor Review 10-22-2022
AFL-CIO supports re-election of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Early voting continues until day before November 8 elections; For Minneapolis residents, three additonal Early Vote Centers open November 1
Labor Review 10-22-2022
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US HOUSE CANDIDATES
Second Congressional District
AFL-CIO endorses re-election of Angie Craig
Labor Review 10-22-2022
MN HOUSE CANDIDATES
District 32B
Matt Norris: Will be a ‘champion’ for labor
Labor Review 10-22-2022
District 35A
Zack Stephenson: Won LIUNA award for energy bill
Labor Review 10-22-2022
District 35B
Jerry Newton: ‘Always a strong labor supporter’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
District 48B
Lucy Rehm: ‘Strong on schools, health care’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
District 54A
Brad Tabke: ‘Fully-funding education is critical’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
District 55A
Jess Hanson: Advocates a ‘politics of care’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
LOCAL CANDIDATES
Anoka County Board
District 4
Ray Zeran: ‘Electrician, not politician’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Anoka County Board
District 5
Mike Gamache: Improve local infrastructure
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Anoka County Board
District 6
Julie Jeppson: Highway 65
is top issue
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Anoka County Board
District 7
Mandy Meisner: ‘A resource for the people’
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Brooklyn Park Mayor
Hollies Winston: Running with labor support
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Minneapolis School Board
Collin Beach, KerryJo Felder, and Lor Norvell run with
AFL-CIO backing
Labor Review 10-22-2022
Robbinsdale City Council,
Ward 4
Aaron Wagner: Supports public transit
Labor Review 9-24-2022 |
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Attention MRLF Delegates
Official Notice
Next meeting January 11
Virtual only via Zoom |
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December 2022
For 2022, the MRLF currently plans to continue quarterly in-person delegate meetings (March, June, September, December).
The other meetings for the year will be virtual-only via Zoom.
Important protocols regarding in-person meetings:
• The health and safety of our staff and delegates will be our most important priority so we reserve the
right to transition in-person events to virtual as needed.
• Health and safety protocols will be posted at the entrance of each in-person delegates meeting and
may fluctuate based on the level of community spread of COVID-19.
• We ask all members to respect their fellow delegates by following the posted rules regarding masking
and social distancing when it is required.
• Anyone experiencing illness should not attend an in-person meeting.
Important reminders regarding virtual meetings:
The unique link to join virtual delegates meetings are sent the Monday prior to the meeting from this
email address: eblast@lkaflcio.org.
Please make sure your delegation’s e-mail addresses
are up-to-date.
2023 Calendar
Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO delegate meetings take place every second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.
In-person only: 312 Central Ave. 2nd Floor | Minneapolis
Wednesday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, June 14, 6:00 p.m.
In-person only: 312 Central Ave. 2nd Floor | Minneapolis
Wednesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
In-person only: 312 Central Ave. 2nd Floor | Minneapolis
Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual only via Zoom
Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m.
Special event: Holiday Party
In-person only: 312 Central Ave., 2nd Floor | Minneapolis |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE (3/18/20)
(Updated 12/29/21)
MRLF staff continue to work primarily from home
during the coronavirus pandemic.
The best way to contact them will be by e-mail.
Visit this link and click on the name of the staffperson you want to contact for an e-mail link.
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Coronovirus Information
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
> Workers whose hours have been cut or have had their employment impacted by coronavirus should apply for unemployment insurance benefits. The best way to apply is online. Here is a link:
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
OTHER RESOURCES
> If you or someone you know is in need, dial 2-1-1 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211. Learn more about how United Way is continuing to support the community during this difficult time.
> Working Partnerships, the MRLF’s community affiliate and also a United Way partner agency, will be providing help to workers impacted by loss of employment during the coronavirus emeregency. Plans will be announced. For more information, visit this link.
ADVOCACY
> The MRLF is a member of a new community coalition of nonprofits and union partners working to advocate for local, state and federal policies that support and protect working families during this unprecedented time. For more information, visit mncovidresponse.com. |
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Top ten things unions can do right now to address sexual harassment in the workplace
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Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou elected president of MRLF,
first woman to lead
Minneapolis central labor body
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