Chisago County Workers Reach Tentative Agreement to End Nearly 120-Day Strike

Tentative agreement reached to end strike between Chisago County and its employees

A tentative agreement is now in place between Chisago County, Minnesota and nearly 170 of its employees to end a strike that began in May.

Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike

The union said the agreement addresses two main sticking points that led to the lengthy strike — including a wage increase of 20.5 percent over three years, and offering health insurance through the Teamsters.

Teamsters, Chisago County reach tentative deal that could end nearly 120-day strike

Teamsters Local 320 calls it a "historic settlement" as 170 Chisago County strikers prepare to vote on a tentative three-year deal.

Chisago County workers reach tentative agreement to end nearly 120-day strike

Teamsters Local 320 announced early Thursday morning the agreement includes two key items — health insurance and a 20% wage increase over the next three years.