Park workers in Minneapolis demonstrate in front of Brigadier General Maka Ska, strike enters 13th day

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis parks and recreation workers are returning to the bargaining table Tuesday morning as the strike enters its 13th day.

After further negotiations, workers plan to hold a “picket in the park” at Pimento on the Lake on East Bde Maka Ska Parkway from noon to 3 p.m. They will then hold a press conference and rally at 4 p.m.

On Monday, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board met with striking workers to resume collective bargainingThe park authority has said it has submitted its last, best and final offer, which includes a 10.25% wage increase over three years and two market adjustments for 13 positions.

The park administration said it has received the new proposal from park workers union LIUNA Local 363, which will cost a total of $800,000 more. The union’s previous three-year proposal cost $6.7 million, the administration said.

Park officials say they are still waiting for the board’s response to the offer.

Also on Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council will vote on a resolution supporting the striking workers. Council members Robin Wonsley and Jason Chavez will introduce the measure. Workers and city leaders will hold a press conference before the vote.

This will take place at 1 p.m. at the Minneapolis Public Service Center on Fourth Street.

The workers are demanding better wages and benefits. The workers are responsible for maintaining the city’s parks, the regularly among the best in the countryThe union represents just over a third of the city’s full-time and seasonal staff.