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Speaker Emerita Hortman Addressing our 2025 AFSCME Day on the Hill

Speaker Emerita Hortman Addressing our 2025 AFSCME Day on the Hill

A Targeted Attack on Our Friends - and Our Values


AFSCME Council 5 Family, 

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AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Mass Layoffs at the Science Museum of Minnesota

AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Mass Layoffs at the Science Museum of Minnesota

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Program Assistants at Robbinsdale Schools Join Our Union!

AFSCME Council 5 Welcomes Program Assistants at Robbinsdale Area Schools to Our Union Family

Minneapolis, MN - AFSCME Council 5 is proud to an

Juneteenth and Our Path Ahead

By
Max Hall on Wednesday, June 19 2024 - 3:12am

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Today, we gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that holds profound significance in the history of our nation. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.

This day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of the African American community.

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AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Ban on American Indian Drum Group

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DHolmes on Friday, May 17 2024 - 5:27pm

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AFSCME Council 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Max Hall
Director, External Relations and Planning
Cell: (612) 247-3725
[email protected]

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Bold New Leadership at AFSCME Council 5!

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DHolmes on Wednesday, May 1 2024 - 10:57pm

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2024 Day on the Hill: "Progress Through Action!"

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Max Hall on Thursday, April 11 2024 - 4:40pm

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In the heart of Minnesota's political landscape, our union, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5 orchestrated an unparalleled demonstration of solidarity and advocacy on behalf and alongside our 43,000 members.

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Huge Victory for Workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid!

By
Max Hall on Wednesday, February 21 2024 - 6:53pm

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Huge Victory for Workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid!

"We are thrilled to announce that workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) have voted overwhelmingly to join our union, AFSCME Council 5 - embracing the power of unity and collective action. We proudly welcome more than 130 MMLA workers to our union family, from nearly every corner of our state, from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Duluth, Willmar, and Mankato!

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Our Path Forward

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Max Hall on Saturday, January 13 2024 - 3:13am

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As we start this special weekend, a time when we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on his belief in dignity, equity, and justice for every worker that has inspired our ongoing work.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Workers Forming Union with AFSCME Council 5!

By
Max Hall on Thursday, January 4 2024 - 10:13pm

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Workers Forming Union with AFSCME Council 5!

An overwhelming majority of workers at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid have come together to form a union with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5.

Our union is comprised of all statutorily eligible staff — we are a wall-to-wall union. Our efforts were led by workers from across the state, reaching every office, unit, and job category within our organization.

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Strength In Numbers; A Call for Renewed Membership Growth

By
Max Hall on Thursday, December 7 2023 - 1:33am

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It's no secret that the strength of a team lies in its unity. When individuals come together with a shared goal, we can achieve remarkable things. In the workplace, this principle rings especially true with joining your fellow co-workers in joining our union family. However, it's essential to recognize that the power of unity isn't just a concept; it's a tangible force that directly impacts your rights, benefits, and working conditions.

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