• MIDDLE CLASS MINNESOTANS
  The Republican budget will increase property taxes on homeowners, renters and small businesses by more than $1 billion over the next four years.
• SAFE COMMUNITIES
  The Republican budget will reduce supervision for offenders on probation, and cut support for battered women and crime victims.
• STUDENTS
  The Republican budget will slash public universities by $411 million when more students need an affordable education to succeed in a tough economy.
• SENIORS
  The Republican budget will hit seniors hard with higher property taxes, and slash their critical transit services and health care.
• THE SICK, DISABLED & VULNERABLE
  The Republican budget will take away health care from 140,000 Minnesotans and eliminate crisis support for 20,000 disabled adults in poverty.

“We Want to Work for MN” is a coalition that advocates for a fair state budget and excellence in public services. Members include AFSCME Council 5, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, the Inter Faculty Organization, the Middle Management Association, Teamsters Joint Council 32 and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association.