Minneapolis school food service workers vote to authorize a strike

The vote comes as Minneapolis and St. Paul educators prepare for a potential strike starting Tuesday

Mar 04, 20220

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Food service workers at Minneapolis Public Schools typically make less than $28,000 a year, according to their union.

Food service workers at Minneapolis Public Schools voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a strike if necessary.

The Service Employees International Union Local 284 reported that 98.5% of members who voted supported a walkout if a contract agreement can't be reached with the district.

The vote gives union leaders permission to formally notify the district if they determine a strike is needed. That would start a 10-day "cooling off" period before a strike could begin.

https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-school-food-service-workers-vote-to-authorize-a-strike/600152564/