Duluth city workers authorize strike

Members previously beat back Mayor Don Ness’ attempt to force outsourcing and other union-busting language into the contract. Now, they intend to return to the bargaining table, seeking a multi-year deal that is fair and equal to what other city employees get.

In the one-year offer that members rejected, the city refused to negotiate any proposals that would bring the AFSCME unit to parity with other city bargaining units, the union said.

Members of Local 66 and union leaders demonstrate on the steps of Duluth City Hall.

Nick Economos and Jim Dreier, Duluth AFSCME Local 66 negotiations committee leaders, address a press conference this week, where they accused Mayor Don Ness of union busting tactics in their contract negotiations. Photo by Larry Sillanpa, Duluth Labor World

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