Minnesota State Council of Machinists

07/29/2026

Local 1956 Representing members In Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill! 💪

IAM’s Spanish Leadership 2 class is putting leadership into action today on Capitol Hill.

These emerging leaders are meeting with elected officials to advocate for the issues that matter most to IAM members and working families.

03/13/2026

The Minnesota State Council was held this week at Machinists Union District Lodge 77. Members from across the state gathered for an important meeting focused on the issues that matter most to working families.

The meeting opened with remarks from IAM International President Brian Bryant, followed by IAM Union - Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli, setting the tone for a powerful discussion about the challenges and priorities facing union members across the state.

The following day, delegates took those conversations to the Minnesota State Capitol, meeting directly with lawmakers. A key issue on the agenda was unemployment insurance for workers on strike.

Access to unemployment insurance helps level the playing field, ensuring workers can exercise their rights without facing devastating financial hardship. When workers stand together for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job, they shouldn’t be pushed to the brink just to make their voices heard.

06/11/2025

05/01/2025

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03/11/2025

Today's the day! If you live in House District 40B, our Labor-endorsed candidate is David Gottfried for MN40B! Control of the Minnesota House is on the line! Visit aflcio.mn/3m9lidQ to find your polling place!

02/28/2025

Good Afternoon, Machinists!

The entire Minnesota State Council Executive Board would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the Delegates that took action with us at the Minnesota State Council Lobby Day.

It has been long since our Minnesota State Council of Machinists has taken action and lobbied Labor issues down at the Minnesota State Capitol.

We look forward to improving our Delegates' experience next year.

Thank you for the positive feedback and helping make our event successful.

Here are some of the Labor issues and Priorities we discussed with our elected State Representatives yesterday.

1. Protecting Working Minnesotans.
2. A State Budget for Workers and Families.
3. Infrastructure Bonding Bill.
4. Ending Misclassification Fraud.
5. Unemployment Insurance for Striking Workers.
6. Save our VA by Honoring the Nation's Promise to Veterans.
7. Retired Americans. Fighting Prescription Drug and Medicaid Costs and Coverage.

We are excited to bring this information back and share it with our IAM Union Minnesota Districts and Locals to continue to push our Representatives to do the right thing for working class heroes.

If you are interested in learning more about how to affiliate with the Minnesota State Council of Machinists or become a Delegate, please send us a DM, shoot us a call, or reach out to your District and Local Leadership for more information.

Safe Travels to all the Delegates who departed today and are returning home to give reports and share their experiences from this event.

In Solidarity,
The Minnesota State Council of Machinists, Executive Board.

(Day 2 and Day 3 Photos) Machinists Union MN AFL-CIO

02/27/2025

On behalf of the MN State Council of Machinists, we thank the MN AFL-CIO for sending us the best trainers to help us prepare and activate our Delegates for our upcoming Lobby Day at the MN State Capitol.

Robyn and Mellisa, thank you for giving us tools and best practices to help make our trip to the Capitol a success!

When we fight, we win!

In Solidarity!

02/26/2025

Let's support working class heros.
Please consider taking action by sending our State Representatives a letter or by giving them a call at their office and sharing a personal connection or story of how this will help Minnesotans across this great state!

Our lawmakers need to hear from us. They need to know that working Minnesotans won’t have our Paid Leave delayed, rolled back, or denied. Take Action Now.

01/22/2025

Good evening, Minnesota State Council Delegates!

If you are a Delegate joining us for the upcoming 2025 Spring Minnesota State Council of Machinists Conference, please attempt to make an appointment with your respective State Senators and State Representatives for our upcoming Lobby Day on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, between the hours of 11:00AM and 2:30PM.

We will travel via bus to the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with our elected state officials and talk with them about our current Labor issues.

We will depart the District 77 Hall and plan to arrive at the MN State Capitol around 10:30AM.

We will depart the State Capitol at 3:00 PM. to return to the District 77 Hall for the end of days business.

If you don't know who your representative is, please click the link below. The link will take you to a page where you can input your home address to see who your elected officials are based on your residence.

If you have questions or need assistance with making an appointment, please get in touch with the MN State Council of Machinists, Organizing Director, Andrew Peltier at 651-645-7761 or by email at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you all next month!

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