Strike Stalls as Workers Earn More on Picket Line | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

A Chisago County strike now in its third month shows no signs of ending, as union workers and county officials remain locked in a bitter standoff over wages and health care — even as officials claim essential services are running smoothly thanks to taxpayer-funded temp staff. The union, which walked off the job in May, is reportedly offering striking workers $1,200 weekly in benefits, while county leaders say some workers are earning more on the picket line than they would on the clock. With negotiations stalled and demands shifting, state lawmakers are now weighing in — with Democrats urging…