7 Twin Cities-area grocery stores announce closures for anti-ICE strike [View all]

Source: bringmethenews.com

Co-ops in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Stillwater are observing a "Day of Truth and Freedom" on Friday.
Brianna Kelly Updated:3 hours ago Original:3 hours ago

A coalition of seven grocery stores in the Twin Cities area will be closed Friday as part of a strike and economic blackout protesting the Trump administration's escalating immigration crackdown across Minnesota.

A spokesperson for Mississippi Market Co-op announced Monday that its three locations in St. Paul are participating in the effort, known as a "ICE Out MN: Day of Truth and Freedom," along with the two Wedge Community Co-ops in Minneapolis, Eastside Food Co-op in Minneapolis, and River Market Co-op in Stillwater.

Employees who are scheduled to work Friday will still receive pay.

"As a cooperative, we believe our shared labor, time, and economic participation are powerful tools. Along with communities across Minnesota, we are taking unified action with no work, no school, and no shopping to show we will not quietly endure fear and violence in our communities," the grocery stores said in a statement.


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