The SPRLF’s labor assemblies carry out our work on the local, grassroots level. Whether it’s volunteering at the local food shelf, supporting an organizing drive or phone banking for labor-endorsed candidates, labor assemblies are a great way to help grow labor’s presence in their communities.

Each of our four labor assemblies serves a county in the East Metro area. Assemblies meet monthly and are open to any member in good standing of a union affiliated with our federation, who lives or works in that county.

Assembly meeting times

• The Chisago County Labor Assembly meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., via zoom. Michael Madden is the assembly chair.
• The Dakota County Labor Assembly meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Dakota County United Educators’ offices, 6950 West 146^th Street, Apple Valley. Connie Beissel is the assembly chair.
• The Ramsey County Labor Assembly meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Saint Paul Labor Center, 353 West 7^th Street. Martin Hoerth is the assembly chair.
• The Washington County Labor Assembly meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater unless otherwise posted. Brian Beedle is the assembly chair.

What work do labor assemblies do?

• Serve the community. Labor assemblies work hand-in-hand with their local United Way, volunteering to support local food shelves and schools.
• Educate themselves and others. Labor assemblies spread the word about policy issues impacting their communities so that they can act in support of working families.
• Screen candidates for labor endorsement. Assemblies screen candidates for office in their area and recommend endorsement to the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.
• Support endorsed candidates. Labor assemblies organize volunteer opportunities in support of labor-endorsed candidates in their areas, including door-knocks, phone banks and other campaign activities.