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Teamsters End Strike, Paving Way for Farm Aid 40

9/14/2025

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Teamsters End Strike

Teamsters Local 320 ended their strike on September 13, 2025, after reaching a tentative agreement with the University of Minnesota.
The settlement addressed the union's demands, enabling Farm Aid 40 to proceed on September 20.
Farm Aid organizers expressed relief and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting workers and farmers.
The strike had initially jeopardized the concert's venue, prompting organizers to seek alternatives.
Farm Aid President Willie Nelson praised Governor Tim Walz's support and urged fair labor negotiations from the university.

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Teamsters Demand Justice

On September 10, 2025, University of Minnesota police detained 12 striking workers for “gross-misdemeanor interference.”
The strike, the first in over 20 years, followed an 82% rejection of a 2-3% raise offer.
Teamsters Local 320 accused the university of intimidation tactics through an unfair labor practice charge.
Strikers reported police violence, including an incident involving an elderly worker.
Workers seek a 3.5% raise to address rising health insurance costs, while solidarity among students and unions grows, with a rally planned for support.

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Teamsters End Strike

Teamsters Local 320 ended their strike on September 13, 2025, after reaching a tentative agreement with the University of Minnesota.
The settlement addressed the union's demands, enabling Farm Aid 40 to proceed on September 20.
Farm Aid organizers expressed relief and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting workers and farmers.
The strike had initially jeopardized the concert's venue, prompting organizers to seek alternatives.
Farm Aid President Willie Nelson praised Governor Tim Walz's support and urged fair labor negotiations from the university.

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