Welcome to the Minnesota Historical Society Workers Union page! We fight for dignity and respect for all our sites.

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All Sites, All In! We, the workers, make MNHS work! Our Local is built by the very people it serves and will always advocate for us.

Here are links to articles covering our union:

For 30 years, museum educators and sales staff at the History Center have had paid breaks. Sign here to ask that paid breaks be reinstated.

Union momentum on the rise, with 2023 recording most strikes in 20 years
Union momentum in our country remains strong, with 2023 seeing the highest number of major work stoppages in the last two decades. — Mar 1
In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. — Feb 29
AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary
AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. — Feb 28
Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives
Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world — Feb 27
In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs
AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. — Feb 26