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St Cloud, MN 56303
Greater Minnesota of Worker Center envisions a community of powerful leaders building safe, healthy, and dignified workplaces and communities.
The mission of the Greater Minnesota Worker Center is to champion the rights and well-being of workers throughout Minnesota by delivering vital legal assistance, educational resources, and robust advocacy. We are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by employees, especially those in underserved communities, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to navigate and improve their workplace conditions. Our services are designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to assert their rights effectively and achieve fair treatment.
In pursuit of our mission, we focus on fostering community engagement and driving systemic change through strategic advocacy and policy development. By building strong partnerships and mobilizing local networks, we work to create a more equitable labor environment and advocate for policies that promote justice and fairness. Our commitment to these goals underscores our dedication to enhancing the overall strength and integrity of the workforce across Greater Minnesota.
Know Your Rights: Empowering Workers to Report Labor Violations On July 25, 2026, Greater Minnesota Worker...
Celebrating Somali Independence Day in St. Cloud On July 3, 2026, Greater Minnesota Worker Center was...
Helping Workers Understand Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Program On June 27, 2026, GMWC hosted a successful...
Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Worker Power Cohort Graduates! On June 13, 2026, Greater Minnesota...
Celebrating Karin’s Graduation from MULP On May 21, 2026, Greater Minnesota Worker Center proudly...
Community Organizations Meet with Mayor Anderson to Discuss Impact of Increased ICE Activity Recently,...
Reflections from the Community Policing Agreement review On February 25, 2026, community members gathered...
Standing for Justice and Economic Relief: GMWC Joins Faith in Action at the State Capitol On February...
Workers and Community Members Unite for the 86 ICE La Migra Day of Action On February 13, 2026, workers,...
Community Members Call for Accountability at Rep. Tom Emmer’s Office On February 12, 2026, community...
Community Filled the Room at the January 26 City Council Meeting The Greater Minnesota Worker Center...
Stand Together for Our Community The Greater Minnesota Worker Center (GMWC) invites community members,...
The past week in the Greater St. Cloud area has been fraught with fear, confusion, and frustration for...
Supporting Immigrant Families Across Greater St. Cloud Across Greater St. Cloud, many immigrant families...
GMWC Attends Light in the Storm On December 13, 2025, team members from the Greater Minnesota Worker...
Learning, Building Power, and Taking Action: GMWC Attends Nonviolent Direct Action Training In December,...
Building Power Together: GMWC Celebrates the UNIDOSMN General Assembly In December 2025, team members...
Standing Together for Justice: Why Greater MN Worker Center Supports The Advocates for Human Rights At...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center joined Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 284...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center welcomed Attorney Caroline Bell Beckman, with Erickson, Bell, Beckman...
Greater Minnesota Worker Center was glad to be able to welcome friends from Colorado who are also committed...
On 10/27/25, the Department of Labor & Industry provided an educational event to workers in central...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center joined in support of the Campaign for Dignity & Respect (CDR)...
Greater Minnesota Worker Center was thrilled to get the opportunity to interview Ibrahim Maxamed,...
St Cloud’s 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration was held at Lake George on Sept. 13,...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center welcomed Ashley Novak Holcomb from Vocational Restoration Services,...
Greater Minnesota Worker Center joined with local leaders from the Community Defense Roundtable in hosting...
Somali Independence Day was recognized in St. Cloud on July 5, 2025 and was a fun-filled community celebration...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center was glad to be a part of honoring two community leaders who have...
Headwaters Foundation for Justice has just announced: “The Wellspring Fund, stewarded by a group of 7...
On December 2, Saturday, the Greater Minnesota Worker Center and Fei y Justicia proudly joined forces...
Over the last few weeks we have seen the how Covid19, or coronavirus, has had a remarkable...
Visit to GMWC Office by MN Secretary of State Steve Simon, April 2, 2023 GMWC support to UFCW led Grant...
Minnesotans Rally in Support of Pilgrim’s Pride Workersin Cold Spring, Minnesota Minnesotans from several...
Support Meatpacking Workers in Greater Minnesota by donating to the Greater Minnesota Worker Center As...
UPDATE! Keynote Speaker Martha Ojeda We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Martha Ojeda, Senior...
On Monday June 10, about 35 to 40 production workers at the Jennie-O Turkey Store in Melrose, Minnesota...
11/27/2018 Greater Minnesota Workers is saddened by the image of border guards lobbing with tear gas...
Job Title: Greater Minnesota Worker Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Organizer Hiring Organization: Greater Minnesota...
Greater Minnesota Worker CenterPress StatementFor Immediate ReleaseJune 26, 2018 THE GMWC REJECTS THE...
Today the Trump administration announced it would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, September 9, 2017 Please...
by GMWC staff: Something remarkable happened this week in Sauk Rapids. An entire shift of workers walked...
Fighting for Stronger Laws against Wage Theft By: Emily Herne April 27, 2017 Minnesota Lieutenant Governor...
Come celebrate with GMWC at our Luau Party! Martha De La Rosa, Executive Director of Wisconsin Jobs Now,...
Today on Workers Memorial Day we release the results of our preliminary Central Minnesota Poultry Workers...
MOURN FOR THE DEAD FIGHT FOR THE LIVING April 28, 2016 at 11 A.M. 4150 2nd Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301...
An investigation by Workday Minnesota found wage theft is larger and more widespread than most...
Greater Minnesota organizers Alisha Williams-Washington and Ahmed Ali speak with Communications Director Chris...
For Immediate Release:Wednesday, December 9, 2015, 1 pm, 2200 W. Division St., St. Cloud Greater Minnesota...
Workers rallied at the Division street SuperAmerica store in St. Cloud today to demand justice for Makaida....
On December 5, 2015 the Greater Minnesota Worker Center and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)...
Charles Showalter, host of TheUnionEdge.com, talked with Greater Minnesota Worker Center organizer, Ahmed...
Barb Kucera, Workday Minnesota reports on our November 17, 2015 action. Read the article here: Workers...
Read about the activities at the Union Advocate: In Minneapolis, striking workers revive campaign for...
Read about the campaign to improve conditions in the poultry industry. New campaign exposes widespread...
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"At GMWC, we empower low-wage workers through organizing, leadership development, and advocacy. By building multiracial solidarity and fostering community partnerships, we strive to achieve systemic change and elevate workplace standards for all."

We unite workers across racial lines to strengthen collective bargaining and amplify our shared voice. Through collaborative initiatives, we dismantle systemic barriers and create inclusive pathways to empowerment.

Our efforts focus on improving conditions and securing fair wages, benefits, and protections for workers. By advocating for policy changes and corporate accountability, we foster environments where dignity and respect are standard.

We form strategic alliances with grassroots community organizations and entities that share our commitment to social and economic justice; and collaborate with partners to amplify program impact and reach a wider audience.
Reach out to join our movement and stay informed about our latest initiatives and events. Whether you have questions, need support, or want to collaborate, we’re here and eager to connect with you.