CTUL, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a worker-led organization that focuses on organizing, educating, and empowering workers to fight for their rights and a voice in their workplaces and communities. They work in collaboration with other organizations and leaders to create a movement for racial, gender, and economic justice. CTUL has achieved significant victories in their campaigns, such as the Retail Janitors Campaign from 2010-2017.

They fought against wage theft, poor working conditions, and low wages in the retail janitorial industry. Through their efforts, cleaning workers saw a significant increase in wages and won union representation, resulting in improved working conditions. The organization has also been part of the Fight for $15 movement, advocating for fair wages and better benefits for fast food workers in the Twin Cities.

They have played a crucial role in local victories, including the implementation of the Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance in Minneapolis in 2016. Since 2007, CTUL has supported workers in recovering over $2. 7 million in unpaid wages.

They have also contributed to the passage of strong Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinances in Minneapolis and St. Paul. CTUL's mission is to address the root causes of injustice and shift the balance of power to improve the lives of communities, both present and future