The historic 22 day strike involving Minneapolis parks workers is officially over.
Members of Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 363 on Thursday ratified the deal struck between the Park Board and union last weekend.
Much of the negotiations since the strike began took place in the state mediator's office at Bandana Square in St. Paul.
Workers returned to their jobs on Monday.
"Didn't get everything we wanted," said the union's AJ Lange. "But, definately going to make a huge impact in hundreds of workers' lives for years."
The compromise includes a ten and a quarter percent raise over three years.
By 2026, wages for LIUNA workers will increase by more than $5 an hour, or an average of $11,000 a year on.
The union also says the deal also nearly doubles guaranteed permanent positions and retains several union rights for seasonal workers.
"Park keepers had a bunch of notes and drawings from kids in their neighborhood where their park is at, saying they missed them while they were out, and welcome back," said Lange. "That part of it has been great. Great to get back to work and take care of the parks we love."
In a statement, Minneapolis Park Board Superintendent Al Bangoura says they, too, are happy that a resolution was reached and they can move forward.