Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts - Albert Lea Tribune

Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts - Albert Lea Tribune

Possible layoffs, a return-to-office directive and tense contract negotiations are straining Gov. Tim Walz’s relationship with public sector labor unions that represent thousands of state workers. There has been a notable shift in tone given that Walz has delivered many wins to unions since first being elected governor in 2018. The DFLer signed several worker protection measures into law, like paid sick leave. He signed laws enhancing collective…

Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has been an unflinching ally to public employee unions through most of his political tenure. These days, their alliance is a little rocky to say the least.