Minneapolis Teachers Strike – March 10, 2022

March 2022 Minneapolis teachers strike marches through downtown, Nicollet Mall

March 10, 2022 — Minneapolis, MN

Educators and support staff with Minneapolis Public Schools marched in downtown Minneapolis on March 10, 2022, during the districtwide teachers strike. The work stoppage began on March 8, 2022, and was organized by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT Local 59) and Education Support Professionals (ESP). March routes included Nicollet Mall, a central pedestrian corridor in the city’s core.

Participants called for higher wages, smaller class sizes, and expanded student mental health and support services. The strike brought regional attention to staffing, compensation, and resource challenges in one of Minnesota’s largest urban school districts and temporarily disrupted classes for thousands of families. City Council Member Robin Wonsley spoke at a related protest in support of the unions’ demands.

Marches traversed the central business district and Nicollet Mall, a frequent venue for public gatherings and labor protests in Minneapolis. The downtown setting amplified visibility for the unions’ contract campaign and highlighted the strike’s impact on district operations and city life.

Educators from Minneapolis Public Schools, represented by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) and Education Support Professionals (ESP), marched through downtown Minneapolis on the third day of their strike. The strike, which began on March 8, 2022, involved over 4,500 teachers and educational assistants. Their primary demands centered on increased pay, smaller class sizes, and improved student support services. The MFT 59 union, representing teachers, and ESP, representing support staff, sought contract agreements that would provide living wages and better working conditions for their members. The strike significantly disrupted the Minneapolis Public Schools district, impacting thousands of students and families. — *March 10, 2022* — Educators from Minneapolis Public Schools, represented by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) and Education Support Professionals (ESP), marched through downtown Minneapolis on the third day of their strike. The strike, which began on March 8…

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Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley speaks at a protest in support of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) teachers strike. The strike, which began in March 2023, involved thousands of educators and support staff demanding improved compensation, working conditions, and student resources. This action highlighted ongoing labor disputes within the district and broader challenges facing public education. — *March 10, 2022* — Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley speaks at a protest in support of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) teachers strike. The strike, which began in March 2023, involved thousands of educators and support staff demanding improved…

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