University, workers brace for strike

Barring a last-minute return to the bargaining table, AFSCME members at the University of Minnesota will walk off the job Wednesday at campuses in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, Crookston and Rochester. (with video)

U unions step up campaign as strike approaches

AFSCME members at the University of Minnesota are enlisting the help of lawmakers, students, other university workers and the community to build pressure for a fair settlement and avoid a strike. In the meantime, Teamsters Local 320 announced it had reached a tentative agreement covering its members at the university.

Showdown looms at U of M

University of Minnesota clerical, health care and technical workers vote Thursday whether to strike rather than accept the latest contract offer from the university administration.