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Author: Matt Blewett
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Ellison school visit registration
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking Education Minnesota endorsement for his re-election campaign in 2026. The Education Minnesota political action committee requires candidates to engage with Education Minnesota members in a face-to-face meeting so that members can ask them directly about their priorities. As a part of this process, Attorney General Ellison will be…
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Minnesota Paid Leave Law: What Educators Need to Know
This Legal Briefs column, written by Education Minnesota attorneys, is one of an occasional series on legal developments that affect educators.Written by Paula Johnston On Jan. 1, 2026, the Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave Act came into effect, providing valuable leave time benefits to employees who work in the state. The law provides partial wage…
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Public education wins big in school board, levy elections
Education Minnesota’s political action committee—funded by $30 member contributions, separate from dues—is one of the union’s most powerful tools to bring educator voices into state and local politics.
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Education Minnesota members show support for unsettled locals in Bargaining Solidarity Day of Action
Education Minnesota members show support for unsettled locals in Bargaining Solidarity Day of Action
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ESP Bill of Rights aims to improve pay and working conditions
Every public education employee deserves the same things: to be paid a living wage, access to affordable health care, respect for their role in providing care for our students and safe working conditions.
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Rapidly increasing health insurance costs put stress on negotiations
As health care costs continue their exponential climb, this issue has emerged as one of the top priorities of Education Minnesota members, according to a recent poll conducted by the union.
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Ways to advocate for public education this legislative session
As we head into a new legislative session and an election year, it is vitally important that elected officials hear from educators about the issues that are important to them. Educators are the most effective advocates for public schools! Whether you have five minutes or five hours, there are plenty of ways to engage with…
