US EditionU of M Service Workers File Intent to Strike Ahead of 2025 Academic Year
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUG 7 – Over 1,400 University of Minnesota service workers filed a strike notice citing stalled talks on pay, harassment protections, and working conditions with 97% union approval.
- On August 7, Teamsters Local 320 notified the University of Minnesota of their intention to strike, initiating a 10-day cooling-off period before any strike action could occur.
- The intent to strike follows stalled contract negotiations after the previous agreement expired on June 30, amid unresolved issues like understaffing, low wages, and alleged harassment.
- More than 1,400 service workers, who clean buildings and maintain grounds across five UMN campuses, could strike as classes resume, with plans in place to maintain essential operations.
- Union leaders stated the university's latest contract offer includes a 2.5% raise the first year and 1% in following years, while healthcare costs would rise 10%, barely offsetting gains.
- If no agreement is reached after the cooling-off period, the strike could disrupt campus services and signal continued labor tensions between UMN and its frontline workers.
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Service workers union provides U of M system with notice of intent to strike
Teamsters Local 320 provided the University of Minnesota system with notice of an intent to strike on Thursday, August 7. This filing begins a 10-day cooling-off period during which mediation will continue. The earliest a strike could begin, by law, is August 19.
U of M service workers plan to strike systemwide for better wages, workplace conditions
Members of Teamsters Local 320 are preparing to strike starting Aug. 20, around when many incoming freshmen are expected for welcome week activities across University of Minnesota campuses.
U of M service workers file intent to strike
More than 14,000 service workers across the University of Minnesota’s campuses could go on strike just as students return for the fall semester. “Our pay isn’t keeping up with inflation, and many of us are forced to work multiple jobs,” said Christy O’Connor, a 26-year senior building and grounds worker in a statement shared by Minnesota Reformer. The union also cited harassment and racial discrimination in their dispute with the U and a company…
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Southernminn.comUniversity of Minnesota service workers threaten system-wide strike ahead of fall semester
Marissa Bremer-Roark, a building and grounds worker at the University of Minnesota, leads her fellow workers in a chant calling for higher wages on Aug. 30, 2022. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.The union representing more than 1,400 service workers across the University of Minnesota’s five campuses filed an intent to strike on Thursday as negotiations stall over wages and health care costs. Teamsters Local 320 said 97% of cooks, ground…
Union representing University of Minnesota service workers files strike notice
By Krystal Frasier Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Thousands of students and employees at five University of Minnesota campuses and research facilities may have the start of their school year interrupted, as members of Teamsters Local 320 have now filed their notice of intent to strike. According to the union, which represents service workers, a strike could begin on Aug. 20 after a mandated 10-day cool-o…
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