“This is your chance to make your voice heard, to demand a budget solution that protects working families and to build a relationship with your legislator,” the Minnesota Nurses Association said in announcing several upcoming meetings.

MNA and other labor organizations are demanding a solution to the state’s $5 billion budget deficit that preserves jobs and public services while raising revenue fairly. Only a few weeks remain in the 2011 legislative session.

Here are some upcoming town hall meetings with legislators:

White Bear Lake, District 53B - Representative Carol McFarlane, Republican
Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Labor Constituent Meeting, sponsored by St. Paul Regional Labor Federation
White Bear Lake City Hall (Meeting Room)
4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake

Northfield and Belle Plaine, District 25B, Representative Kelby Woodard, Republican
Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m.
Borough Bowl
235 S. Ash St., Belle Plaine

Rochester, District 29B, Representative Kim Norton, DFLer
Constituent Coffee Meeting
Saturday, May 14, 8:30 a.m.
Dunn Bros Coffee
120 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester

Southwest Minneapolis, District 60A, Representative Marion Greene, DFLer
Sunday, May 15, 1 p.m.
Net Cafe
811 11th Ave S, Minneapolis