Backlash builds against AI-powered digital price tags in stores Union leaders and DFL lawmakers are pushing to ban electronic shelf labels and surveillance pricing, citing concerns about affordability and the use of artificial intelligence in grocery stores.

“With surveillance pricing and ESLs powered by AI, mass data collection and automation, consumers don’t stand a chance, and they won’t be alone. Workers will suffer, too.” #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4t7uQrn

Labor & Friends for No Kings March · Minnesota AFL-CIO Union members, workers and allies will gather at Harriet Island in St. Paul and march together to the state capitol for the No Kings 3 rally on March 28th. We'll gather at Noon at Harriet Island and…

Going to #NoKings on Saturday? Kick things off with your union family and march to the Capitol together! #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/487o7We

A Snapshot of the Possible Since the financial crisis and Great Recession of the early Obama era, a core group of community and union organizers in Minnesota had been building what they called “alignment.” January 23 was one…

As federal immigration agents descended on Minnesota in December 2025, the organizations central to the “Minnesota miracle” moved into action. aflcio.mn/3PDHbVN #BetterInAUnion

They stood on business and stood up for the dignity and respect they deserve—and won. Congrats to the WNBPA players on reaching a historic agreement on a new contract.

Women’s basketball is #BetterInAUnion!

Home care workers unionized 10 years ago: good for workers, good for their clients • Minnesota Reformer Has unionization helped the people who need home care workers to live independently in the community? Several indicators point in a positive direction.

"The wage floor in the 2025 contract is $20.00 per hour, almost twice the first contract a decade earlier, and well above the $14.75 needed to keep up with inflation." @seiuhcmnia.bsky.social #BetterInAUnion #mnleg aflcio.mn/3NGJFlI

An old black and white photo of a man with a mustache. Text overlayed that reads: "The cause of Labour is the cause of Ireland, the cause of Ireland is the cause of Labour." -James Connolly Irish, Scottish, American Labor Leader. Below that text is the Minnesota AFL-CIO logo.

Happy #StPatricksDay from Minnesota's Unions! #BetterInAUnion

Good luck to our NWSLPA union sisters as they kick off their season today!

Women’s soccer is #BetterInAUnion!

UNION MEMBER LABOR ENDORSED Simon Glaser MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 24 LABOR VOTES AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

In State Senate District 24, we are proud to endorse another Union Member Candidate, @educationmn.bsky.social member Simon Glaser! #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

LABOR ENDORSED Ilhan Omar US HOUSE DISTRICT 5 LABOR VOTES AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

In Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, the working people of Minnesota's Unions endorse @ilhanmn.bsky.social #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

LABOR ENDORSED Betty McCollum US HOUSE DISTRICT 4 LABOR VOTES AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

In Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO endorse @votebetty.bsky.social #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

LABOR ENDORSED LABOR VOTES AFL-CIO Kelly Morrison US HOUSE DISTRICT 3 AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

In Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, the working people of Minnesota's Unions endorse @morrison4mn.bsky.social! #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

UNION MEMBER LABOR ENDORSED Jake Johnson LABORVOTES AFL-CIO US HOUSE DISTRICT 1 AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

In Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, the Minnesota AFL-CIO proudly endorses @educationmn.bsky.social member @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social! #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

Our members at HCSC Laundry - Local 284 in Kingston, #Pennsylvania know what's up, - It's Better In A Union!

#wumarjb #wumarjbmembers #itsbetterinaunion #betterinaunion #UnionStrong

Motion Capture Workers at ‘NBA 2K’ Studio Ratify First Union Contract With IATSE The crew union is calling the deal a historic first for motion capture video game workers in the U.S.

Congrats to the workers at 2K’s motion capture studio on unanimously ratifying their first contract, making them the first motion capture workers in the country to be covered by a union contract!

Better wages, protected benefits, AI protections and more: it’s #BetterInAUnion.

Photo of Steve Simon with text reading: LABOR ENDORSED Steve Simon SECRETARY OF STATE LABOR VOTES AFL-CIO AFL-CIO MINNESOTA'S UNIONS

We are proud to endorse @mnstevesimon.bsky.social for Secretary of State. Minnesota has some of the highest voter participation in the country and Secretary Simon is a big reason why. He works to make sure every eligible voter has the opportunity to easily cast their vote. #Labor2026 #BetterInAUnion

Last week, the Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe workers in DC voted unanimously to unionize. The workers love their jobs, the Cafe & the cats. They look forward to negotiating a contact with the company that benefits all parties. #betterinaunion #wumarjb #1u #unions #unionsforall #unionstrong

Hundreds of Allina doctors authorize open-ended strike as negotiations enter third year • Minnesota Reformer Some 650 doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners authorized their union to call an open-ended strike across 57 Allina Health clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as negotiations over a…

“Allina has really not come to the table with proposals that would keep primary care and urgent care sustainable,” said Dr. Matt Hoffman, a union leader and family physician at Allina Vadnais Heights Clinic, at a news conference on Friday. #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/4lg9KEq

What drives our Local 9 PA apprentices to build a better future? 💪It’s all about earning while learning, craftsmanship, stability, and a debt-free path to a rewarding career. Check out what they have to say about their journey.

#SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion #apprenticeships

“Crumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world” - PoPville 3109 M Street, NW Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United shared their big news yesterday: "On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Crumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world. This...

We don’t normally side with fat cats, but we’ll make an exception this time.

Congrats to the workers at Crumbs & Whiskers in Washington, DC on winning their union! #BetterInAUnion

This image has a colorful background showing many union members smiling at the camera. Over that image is text saying “in February, 27 new members chose to become union strong and union proud.” It also includes the logo for AFT Connecticut and for Union YES

We’re thrilled to welcome all the #PublicEd, #HospitalStaff, #HigherEd, and #CTStateWorkers who became a part of our #UnionFamily last month. #Solidarity #BetterInAUnion #UnionYES @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @psrp-aft.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org

It's not just a job, it's a better life.
Better wages, better benefits, better conditions. That's the union difference. That's #LIUNA.
#BetterInAUnion #Solidarity #union #bluecollar

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2026 Legislative Priorities The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we…

Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024. It’s up to the Labor Movement to defend that progress and continue moving towards becoming the best state for working people. #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/mnleg26

Congratulations to @lclaa.bsky.social Executive Vice President Xochitl Cobarruvias from the @steelworkers.bsky.social on being elected Chair of the LA County Federation of Labor!

We look forward to working with her to continue fighting for working families in Los Angeles! #BetterInAUnion

Tell Lawmakers: Create Jobs, Fix Our Infrastructure Across our state there are roads, bridges, and public buildings in need of upgrades and repair. We also have highly skilled union tradespeople ready to do the work and spend their union wages in…

Across our state there are roads, bridges, and public buildings in need of upgrades and repair. We also have highly skilled union tradespeople ready to do the work and spend their union wages in communities throughout our state. #mnleg #BetterInAUnion aflcio.mn/3MooZ1q

BREAKING NEWS MN BAN ON WORKPLACE CAPTIVE AUDIENCE MEETINGS STANDS Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that the United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Minnesota's ban on captive audience meetings, leaving in place the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit dismissing the lawsuit.

Minnesota’s law, passed during the 2023 legislative session, protects employees from retaliation if they decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings intended to promote the employer’s political or religious views, or views on union organizing. aflcio.mn/4ctJOmL #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

Backbone Required: Labor’s Message to Minnesota Leaders From federal cuts and ICE accountability to mining and DFL leadership, AFL-CIO’s Bethany Winkels outlines a Labor movement demanding backbone, policy fluency, and moral clarity.

Blue North Beacon spoke with Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Bethany Winkels to discuss Labor priorities as Minnesota turns toward the 2026 legislative session and midterm elections aflcio.mn/4aL0SBT #mnleg #BetterInAUnion

Fair wages. Real health coverage. A pension you can count on. Safety rules that actually mean something. That’s not luck. That’s #union. That’s the #LIUNA difference. #BetterInAUnion #Unions

I had the privilege of being a teaching fellow at the AFL-CIO’s Organizing Institute this week. It was a great three day training with some amazing union organizers.

#OIinOC #betterinaunion #organizinginstitute #union #ballpointpen

In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.

This is a historic milestone for working people in the South.

Congratulations to the Volkswagen workers and our @uaw.org family on ratifying their first union contract. Better pay, healthcare cost reductions, job security and more — it’s #BetterInAUnion!