AFSCME locals representing 3,500 campus workers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Crookston, and Duluth voted Thursday August 23 to authorize a strike. 72% of AFSCME clerical, health care and technical workers voted to reject the University of Minnesota's offer and strike.
The union said it would file its intent to strike Friday at the state Bureau of Mediation Services, the state agency that provides oversight on public employee bargaining. A walkout could start the first day of fall semester classes on Sept. 4.
I'm proud of union members for taking a stand against what the University is offering. It is very difficult to go on strike and go without to take a stand. I went out on strike the last time AFCSME 3800 clericals went on strike at the University of Minnesota. It was difficult but at the same time it was empowering to stand up for your rights together with your union brothers and sisters. Striking union members will get support from the community. You can count on that.
Help AFSCME and learn about the issues and what you can do at http://www.uworkers.org/
Stop the University from acting like a corporation and racing to the bottom.
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