(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota legislators and union members are pushing back on Governor Tim Walz’s plan for thousands of state employees to return to the office. The governor released a memo early this week notifying government workers that starting June 1st, at least half of their shifts will have to be in person. State Representative Luke Frederick of Mankato says workers are angry and are threatening to quit. Minnesota Association of Public Employees President Megan Dayton said union members were taken by surprise by Walz’s directive. The unions plan to use an appeal process as a part of their collective bargaining agreements.
