“Today’s agreement is a reminder of what can be achieved when people come together in the spirit of fairness and solidarity. We look forward to celebrating that spirit on September 20 — alongside farmers, workers, advocates, artists and fans — in a day of music and community that honors this shared history,” Farm Aid organizers posted on the social media platform X.
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Sources familiar with negotiations said Walz’s office got involved late in the game to help reach a deal after Nelson’s call.
On Friday night, Nelson posted on X that he spoke to Walz and appreciated his involvement: “We both know that ultimately, it’s up to the university to do the right thing, and soon, so that Farm Aid 40 can go forward.”
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In response, Walz posted on X around midnight: “We’ll get ‘er done, Willie.”
The university released a joint statement with the union that read, in part: “In the spirit of cooperation, Teamsters Local 320 and the University of Minnesota have put their differences aside and come to a resolution in order to support the greater good of our University students, faculty and staff, farmers and Minnesota residents.”
“I was happy to walk the picket line with the U of MN Teamsters. They deserve respect and fair wages for their work at the university,” Regent Robyn Gulley said Saturday, speaking as an individual regent. “This strike is a lesson on the power of solidarity for working-class families. Everyone should have a union.”
