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Minnesota labor and communities move toward historic general strike amid ICE occupation of the Twin Cities

The January 23 Day of Action is framed as a statewide pause for nonviolent moral reflection and collective action, culminating in a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis at 2:00 pm. While participation levels remain uncertain, organizers argue the scope of coordination already represents a turning point.
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With Twin Cities Under Siege by ICE, Minnesota Moves Toward a General Strike

There is a general strike on the horizon in Minneapolis. More than 50 Minnesota labor unions, nonprofits, and other community organizations have signed onto a January 23 Day of Action, which calls for a complete “economic blackout” in the state. “No work. No school. No shopping,” its posters declare.

List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike

First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

America's largest labor movement says ICE is a danger to 'innocent working people'

CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE.
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