Labor leaders and union members said their solidarity with their immigrant members, and with each other, was indispensable as they worked together to defend immigrants from ICE during Operation Metro Surge.
The news should unite the labor movement in defense of constitutional rights and democracy as its members face what one defendant’s attorney calls “political prosecution.”
The AFL-CIO held its 30th convention in Minneapolis, where less than a week later, several unionists were arrested for their anti-ICE resistance. Minnesota unionists say now is the time to translate AFL-CIO recognition into concrete support.
“I think this is intended to make workers shy away from being vociferous in their opposition to state sponsored violence.”
The massive outpouring of support for Friday’s day of action against ICE builds on long-term organizing that residents of the North Star State have tended to for a long time.
Minnesota workers and community groups have worked toward this moment for over a decade. It’s paying off.
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