Hennepin County Workers Authorize Strike After Rejecting County Contract Offer
“Two unions representing more than 3,500 workers at Hennepin County are demanding high wages, more hazard pay and work-from-home stipends as part of its contract negotiations with the county. As of Monday, Jan. 10, the two unions authorized a strike. Locals 34 and 2822 both rejected Hennepin,” reports Jack Molmud in Kare 11.
“County’s recent offer for a new contract in December 2021, saying the county can support them more due to the funds supplied by the federal government. County workers who rallied in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday said the weight of the pandemic has stressed them emotionally and financially, and that’s why they’re seeking a contract,”
