Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
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| Incoming Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson addressed the convention on a resolution to strengthen the labor movement at the state and local level. She told delegates that the creation of area labor councils in Minnesota has not been an easy process, but has resulted in a more effective and unified movement. Delegates adopted a resolution supporting full affiliation of all unions and promoting diversity and accountability in state federations and central labor councils. |
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| Richard Trumka addressed delegates after being elected AFL-CIO president. |
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| Liz Shuler is the new secretary-treasurer. |
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| Arlene Holt Baker is executive vice president of the federation. |
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| Mark Froemke, delegate from the Western Area Labor Council in Crookston, Minn., said delegates will leave the convention determined to push for progress on health care and other issues. |
Photos by Barb Kucera, Howard Kling and Steve Share
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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
|
| Incoming Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson addressed the convention on a resolution to strengthen the labor movement at the state and local level. She told delegates that the creation of area labor councils in Minnesota has not been an easy process, but has resulted in a more effective and unified movement. Delegates adopted a resolution supporting full affiliation of all unions and promoting diversity and accountability in state federations and central labor councils. |
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| Richard Trumka addressed delegates after being elected AFL-CIO president. |
|
| Liz Shuler is the new secretary-treasurer. |
|
| Arlene Holt Baker is executive vice president of the federation. |
|
| Mark Froemke, delegate from the Western Area Labor Council in Crookston, Minn., said delegates will leave the convention determined to push for progress on health care and other issues. |
Photos by Barb Kucera, Howard Kling and Steve Share