Minnesota AFL-CIO

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions in Minnesota, is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state. These protests have intensified following the death of Renee Good, an unarmed woman killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The AFL-CIO, along with community and faith leaders, has supported and promoted actions such as a "no work, no school, no shopping" economic blackout day to protest the ICE surge in Minnesota. This demonstrates the organization's commitment to advocating for workers' rights and social justice issues, particularly in response to concerns about immigration enforcement practices and their impact on communities within the state. Their participation highlights the intersection of labor rights and immigration issues in Minnesota.