Minnesota & Dakotas Afscme Retirees United

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
CONTACT: Sheigh Freeberg, [email protected], 651-497-7573

DNC Concessions Workers at Target Field to Announce Strike

WHO: Concessions workers - employed by Delaware North Company (DNC) - who serve Twins fans food and drinks at Target Field. The nearly 500-person unit is represented by UNITE HERE Local 17, Minnesota’s hospitality workers union.

WHAT: A press conference outside Target Field where workers will announce the date for a strike.

WHERE: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403

WHEN: Thursday, June 11 at 10:15 am

WHY: DNC concessions workers at Target Field make minimum wage and do not have access to healthcare through their employer. They are fighting for a new contract with fair wages, affordable healthcare, and job protections.

On May 1, workers voted by 81% to authorize a strike if necessary.

The bargaining committee for Local 17 has been committed to avoiding a strike through good faith bargaining. Unfortunately, the company has not had that same commitment and has forced the committee to authorize a strike.

NOTE: Workers will be available for interviews after the press conference.

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UNITE HERE Local 17 is Minnesota’s hospitality workers’ union, representing over 6,000 workers in hotels, airport restaurants, sports stadiums, craft beverage makers, university cafeterias, and more.

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Join Allina workers, nurses and community members to talk about what the proposed acquisition of Allina Health by Sutter Health means for our communities and healthcare. All are welcome!

When: June 23, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Owatonna High School - Foundation Room - 1455 SE 18th St. Owatonna, MN

RSVP Here: afscme65.org/calendar/community-forum-allina-sutter
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