The beginning of March could mark the start of a strike for more than 15,000 Minnesota union workers.
March 2 is the deadline for employers to bring an agreement to the table, and if nothing changes, union members have already authorized strikes across several industries.
Galdina a construction worker who spoke through an interpreter and says during the strike, workers will be able to share their stories of unfair treatment in the workplace.
"Construction workers will be shedding light on the abuses in our industry and inviting the leading Twin Cities developers to enter into the 'Building Dignity and Respect' program," he says. "It's time for change and for us to receive the dignity and respect that we deserve."
Several unions, non-union and action groups will align their strikes around four issues: dignified work, stable housing, a livable planet and good schools.
Union president for SEIU's Local 26 Greg Nammacher says starting in the first week of March, if no agreements are made, all of the groups will collectively take action.
"When we stand together and really try and figure out ways to use our unity, we believe that we can really win more together," says Nammacher.
Workers want higher pay and better conditions and benefits.