Minnesota Historical Society Workers Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize with AFSCME Council 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2021
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Minnesota Historical Society Workers Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize with AFSCME Council 5

South St. Paul, MN - AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director Julie Bleyhl released the following statement after workers at the Minnesota Historical Society successfuly votes to unionize with AFSCME Council 5:

“Minnesota Historical Society workers have voted overwhelmingly to join our union to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect in the workplace! We proudly welcome nearly 300 new workers at the Minnesota Historical Society who will now join our union and the labor movement calling for improved wages, benefits, hours, and working conditions. That is the Union Difference!

“This successful organizing victory comes on the wave of many workers unionizing to demand stronger, safer, and more resilient workplaces all across our state. Workers are choosing our union known for empowering rank-and-file members and local unions to take action that improves the lives of all working people in the workplace and our communities."

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AFSCME Council 5 is a labor union representing more than 43,000 workers across Minnesota. We advocate for excellence in services to the public, dignity in the workplace, and opportunity and prosperity for all workers.