Teamsters Local 320

University system, Teamsters union reach tentative contract agreement

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Just in time for the start of the school year, the Minnesota State University System, represented by Teamsters Local 320, reaches an agreement including wage increases, averting a strike. The tentative agreement also requires the college and university system to conduct an equity and compensation study. Members will start voting on the new agreement in late…

MSUM faculty members gather for an informational picket

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — About fifty MSUM faculty members gathered for an informational picket over the contract battle between Teamsters Local 320 and the Minnesota State University system. Administrative faculty from admissions, athletics, and international studies showed up to picket. The employees who marched either took vacation or a lunch break for it. Event coordinators say the main goal is…

Becker County: Tentative agreement reached with Teamsters Local 320

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Becker County administrators say a tentative agreement has been reached with representatives of Teamsters Local 320, who were set to go on strike as early as 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. “Becker County has reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters 320 during negotiations this last Saturday. The bargaining unit will vote on the contract this Tuesday evening,…

Becker County Teamster employees file intent to strike

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – More than 173 employees of the Becker County Courthouse and Human Services units have voted to reject the county’s final offer and have filed their intent to strike with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services. The soonest the employees could strike is at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. There’s a mandatory 10-day cooling-off…

Settlement Reached in St. Louis County Snow Plow Drivers Strike

The announcement was made early Monday morning.

DULUTH, Minn. – According to Teamsters Local 320 Recording Secretary Erik Skoog, an agreement has been reached between public works employees and St. Louis County. The announcement was made early Monday morning on Skoog’s Facebook page. In a post, Skoog says, “After 15 hours of mediation, we reached an agreement that both parties can be proud of! Congrats Teamsters and…

St. Louis County Snowplow Drivers Go on Strike Wednesday

The union said workers are prepared to strike until the county meets their demands.

DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9)–Snowplow drivers in St. Louis County are going on strike Wednesday morning—the same day the area is expecting to receive several inches of snow. The union, Teamsters  Local 320, represents the snowplow drivers. In a statement, the union said the strike will “affect every Public Works Department in St. Louis County.” “I hope we get a ton of…