The 1985-86 Hormel strike in Austin, Minnesota, saw the local union P-9 of the Food and Commercial Workers reject a contract offer with a $2/hour wage cut, leading to a six-month strike. Despite rank-and-file support, the international union disagreed with the strategy, causing tension and in-fighting.
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The 1985-86 Hormel strike in Austin, Minnesota, began when the local union, P-9 of the Food and Commercial Workers, refused a contract with a substantial $2/hour wage reduction and instead opted to strike and enlist outside assistance from New York.
