300+ Minneapolis park workers announce strike starting July 4 [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — A union representing more than 300 Minneapolis parks maintenance workers announced they will strike starting July 4 for about a week.

Of course, all this is happening right before a busy holiday weekend. LiUNA! 363 represents more than 300 maintenance and seasonal workers working on parks, pools and playgrounds. They are asking for competitive wages, more safety tools and equitable health care.

Early Tuesday morning, union members said the Park Board told them their offer was final and the best they could do.

“Enough is enough,” said A.J. Lang, the union business manager. “Come back to the table with a fair offer that reflects the value of our work. The power to avoid this strike is in your hands, we are ready to …