John Rostad

Labor Representative
(218) 885-3242 x207

John has over 10 years' experience as a labor relations field rep, working part time for Education Minnesota for two years and over 8 years with MSEA.  In addition, he has over 20 years’ experience in public education as a high school business/computer instructor.  During his teaching experiences, John was active in his local association with contract negotiations, including chief negotiator and co-chief negotiator; Member Rights’ activist; and president of the local unit.

In 2019, John joined AFSCME Council 65 as a Labor Representative.  He represents the following local unions:

  • Local 0105-0032 Homeward Bound
  • Local 0105-0045 Allina Health Faribault Clinic
  • Local 1500-0000 District Court Employees
  • Local 1647-0001, 0002, 0004, 0009, 0010, Pine County
  • Local 1647-0003 Pine City Schools
  • Local 1647-0005 Pine City
  • Local 1647-0008 Lakes & Pines Head Start
  • Local 1898-0000 CentraCare Health Monticello
  • Local 1904-0000 Pine County
  • Local 2439-0001 Sibley County
  • Local 2439-0006 Rice County
  • Local 2685-0001 Wright County
  • Local 2685-0002 Montrose City
  • Local 2789-0001, 0004, 0005, 0006 Carver County
  • Local 2789-0003 Carver City
  • Local 2889-0004, 0005 Mora City/PUC
  • Local 2889-0008, 0013 Isanti County
  • Local 2889-0010 Sherburne County
  • Local 3331-0000 Elk River School District