IFO represents the interests of faculty of the MinnState universities. Our members are served through collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and advocacy.
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22 May 2025
Pres Chernega is leading a press conf highlighting the new @HIGHEREDLABOR federal policy agenda in D.C. Thank you to @EdMarkey for joining us!
HELU unites workers to ensure higher ed is accessible to all, grounded in equity, and governed by those who work and learn on campus.
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"No work, no school, no shopping." Minnesota faith, union and community leaders are planning an economic blackout on Jan. 23. cbsloc.al/49FMmLp
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Jan 13
Is Minnesota headed for a general strike? Community groups, faith leaders, and labor unions have called for a "Day of Truth and Freedom" on Jan. 23, urging Minnesotans to refuse to go to work, school or shop in response to the Trump administration's ICE surge in the state.
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Klemz for House is labor endorsed! @InterFacultyOrg represents 4,000 state university faculty, coaches and counselors at 7 state universities across Minnesota. They do critical work for our state, teaching and shaping the next generation of leaders. Thank you!
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2 Dec 2025
Higher education has become an engine of inequality. This Wednesday in NYC, we’re coming together to share ideas on how to build a system that works for everyone.
Featuring: @jmargetta , @Econ_Marshall, and @JenChernega
Moderator: @AdamHSays
🎟️ eventbrite.com/e/why-america…
ALT Students focused, working on laptops in a brightly lit library. White text over navy blue background that reads, "Why American Higher Education Needs an Overhaul," an in-person event in New York City this Wednesday from 6-7:30 PM.
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15 Jun 2025
1/2 Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was a powerful ally for faculty and higher education. She led the House with conviction and pragmatism. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, have dedicated their lives to equality for disabled Minnesotans. John, a former AFSCME member,
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15 Jun 2025
is a powerful and independent leader. Political violence is abhorrent and disgraceful. IFO leaders ask you to hold the families of Melissa, Mark, John, and Yvette in your thoughts or prayers as our state mourns.
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14 Jun 2025
Speaker Hortman's legacy will live on for generations thanks to everything she did for working Minnesotans and our families. aflcio.mn/4jTAXuh
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We’re hiring organizing staff!!!
13 Jun 2025
HELU (Higher Education Labor United) is hiring Organizing Staff to be based Remote/ Nationally. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id… #1u #UnionStrong @HigherEdLabor
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14 Jun 2025
I’m sick and saddened by this senseless violence. My spouse Kelley and I are praying for Speaker Emerita Hortman and Senator Hoffman, their families, and for all our public servants.
- Chancellor Scott Olson
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6 Jun 2025
Higher Education funding has stagnated since the 90’s, passing on more and more of the burden to students.
If we taxed the wealthiest among us, we could make educational opportunities more affordable and accessible to everyone.
@InterFacultyOrg
6 Jun 2025
BREAKING: University of Minnesota proposes 7% budget cuts and largest tuition hike in more than a decade startribune.com/university-o…
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22 May 2025
Pres Chernega is leading a press conf highlighting the new @HIGHEREDLABOR federal policy agenda in D.C. Thank you to @EdMarkey for joining us!
HELU unites workers to ensure higher ed is accessible to all, grounded in equity, and governed by those who work and learn on campus.
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13 May 2025
We're coming together in solidarity to protect our public workers and services. A budget is a statement of our shared Minnesota values - we have to support working people while demanding that the richest few to pay what they truly owe to our society.
No cuts. Fund our future.
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29 Apr 2025
BILL PASSED ✅: We just passed the 2025 Higher Education Budget Bill!
While Trump and MAGA Republicans attempt to dismantle higher ed at every turn, we held the line and protected key investments in our state's colleges and universities.
Here's a quick breakdown of the bill:
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19 Mar 2025
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13 Mar 2025
Fund Minnesota State to expand student support services to address mental health and student basic needs. For legislative info visit MinnState.edu/legislative. #FundMinnesotaState #mnleg
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13 Mar 2025
Attorney General Keith Ellison is hosting a series of forums to discuss the work he is doing to protect Minnesotans from federal overreach, and what you can do in your communities. RSVP: ag.state.mn.us/2025forums
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5 Mar 2025
Denise Specht has dedicated her life to education – both as an elementary and middle school teacher, and as a leader advocating for our public school educators as president of @EducationMN.
I’m honored to have Denise as my guest at this year’s State of the Union.
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25 Feb 2025
RT @HigherEdLabor: On Tuesday 2/25, higher ed workers & allies rally at 1:30pm ET in D.C. & online to expose how attacks on research and hi…
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