On Wednesday, University of Minnesota (UMN) police and Hennepin County deputies arrested 12 striking service workers outside Pioneer Hall. The workers were cited for “interference with public property” during their strike action. The events involved alleged violence by law enforcement, including shoving an elderly worker to the ground and blocking sidewalks. This prevented strikers and student supporters from moving freely. The strike is part of an ongoing labor dispute involving service workers at the university. The arrests and alleged police brutality have escalated tensions between the striking workers and the university administration and law enforcement. The specific grievances of the striking workers are not detailed in the provided context but are implied to be the reason for the demonstration and subsequent arrests.
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