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Blue Owl

(59,557 posts)
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:08 PM Jan 2026

Airport workers have walked out of the MSP Airport!

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Yonnie3 (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum).

Source: Break Through News

Airport Workers On Strike to get ICE out of Minnesota

Read more: https://www.youtube.com/live/3xcVB5D4csM?si=UB0VaW7_ht8xFHys



This is huge! Didn't know if all the restaurants and smaller businesses on closing strike today would make a significant difference -- but this sure as hell will!

https://www.youtube.com/live/3xcVB5D4csM?si=UB0VaW7_ht8xFHys
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Airport workers have walked out of the MSP Airport! (Original Post) Blue Owl Jan 2026 OP
Good news! Easterncedar Jan 2026 #1
Outstanding! littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #2
. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #3
We need nation-wide strikes against ICE. OrlandoDem2 Jan 2026 #4
Has to be at a Corporate level. Just like with Kimmel the $$$ is all they understand Bengus81 Jan 2026 #9
No it doesn't. Read the research. Then share it. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #15
Yes, just do it! ananda Jan 2026 #41
I am scheduled to arrive in Minneapolis tomorrow afternoon ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2026 #5
I can think of worse places for a layover 🤗 Deuxcents Jan 2026 #6
Think of it this way. It could be worse. You could be flying over Berlin in a B17. flashman13 Jan 2026 #7
Poor dear. The winter weather in the contiguous probably won't help. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #8
Come to Madison WI milestogo Jan 2026 #10
My advice would be to stay in Hawaii!! aeromanKC Jan 2026 #19
They might put you up in a nice hotel for a couple of days (happened to us in Kona). waterwatcher123 Jan 2026 #20
remember your DU name Skittles Jan 2026 #23
Stay in Hawaii for a while sarisataka Jan 2026 #32
Would love to. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2026 #48
Makes sense angrychair Jan 2026 #11
Yeah, but Madison's airport is tiny compared to MSP... Fil1957 Jan 2026 #12
You Go! Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #13
Well that's some shit. 3Hotdogs Jan 2026 #14
Not good RussBLib Jan 2026 #16
Look at how hard people are working to get ICE out and 7-dems voted to keep funding them. mysteryowl Jan 2026 #17
Thanks so much for this. I am going to make a post on littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #30
Hi Little Miss mysteryowl Jan 2026 #38
Thank you to the people of Minnesota and at the airport! mysteryowl Jan 2026 #18
Does that include airline employees? cab67 Jan 2026 #21
Yes Blue Owl Jan 2026 #22
Magnificent. Magoo48 Jan 2026 #24
Remember what Reagan did. twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #25
Decomposed? orangecrush Jan 2026 #26
Hahaha. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #31
Well at least he did one good thing. twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #34
Yup orangecrush Jan 2026 #35
UPDATE Blue Owl Jan 2026 #27
I haven't seen any other report of MSP airport workers coming out other than this (no longer) live video showing the WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #28
I haven't seen much MSM coverage of it yet Blue Owl Jan 2026 #36
The clergy is obviously the big story here. I'd be surprised if airport workers actually walked out, which is why I WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #37
It was hard to tell the exact number but looked like a few hundred airport employees Blue Owl Jan 2026 #40
Those were members of the public/supporters. The vast, vast majority of airport workers are POC. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2026 #42
Here are 3 press conferences I've watched in recent days. barbtries Jan 2026 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #33
these are not shorts. barbtries Jan 2026 #45
Sorry for wasting your time. I'm not having a very good day. littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #46
The planes are all grounded? MichMan Jan 2026 #39
Excellent all around! Bayard Jan 2026 #43
That is a major hub...that is not affected by ice storm fern JT45242 Jan 2026 #44
Resistance has to start somewhere Mysterian Jan 2026 #47
Locking after an alert and a discussion by the hosts Yonnie3 Jan 2026 #49

Easterncedar

(6,450 posts)
1. Good news!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:14 PM
Jan 2026

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
2. Outstanding!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:15 PM
Jan 2026

❤️ RESIST!! ✊️

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
3. .
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:17 PM
Jan 2026
?si=UB0VaW7_ht8xFHys

OrlandoDem2

(3,240 posts)
4. We need nation-wide strikes against ICE.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:18 PM
Jan 2026

We really have more power than they the Trumpers think. Let’s shut this country down!

Bengus81

(10,344 posts)
9. Has to be at a Corporate level. Just like with Kimmel the $$$ is all they understand
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:35 PM
Jan 2026

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
15. No it doesn't. Read the research. Then share it. ❤️
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:03 PM
Jan 2026

ananda

(35,442 posts)
41. Yes, just do it!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:39 PM
Jan 2026

Shut it down!

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,974 posts)
5. I am scheduled to arrive in Minneapolis tomorrow afternoon
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:21 PM
Jan 2026

From Hawaii.

Any disruptions will not be good. But I understand the reasons.

Deuxcents

(27,592 posts)
6. I can think of worse places for a layover 🤗
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:23 PM
Jan 2026

flashman13

(2,554 posts)
7. Think of it this way. It could be worse. You could be flying over Berlin in a B17.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:26 PM
Jan 2026

My father did. We are betraying the Greatest Generation.

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
8. Poor dear. The winter weather in the contiguous probably won't help.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:30 PM
Jan 2026

Good luck! ❤️

No work. No shop. Solidarity. ✊️

milestogo

(23,177 posts)
10. Come to Madison WI
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:43 PM
Jan 2026

We aren't having any trouble here so far.

aeromanKC

(3,958 posts)
19. My advice would be to stay in Hawaii!!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:22 PM
Jan 2026

waterwatcher123

(532 posts)
20. They might put you up in a nice hotel for a couple of days (happened to us in Kona).
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:25 PM
Jan 2026

Skittles

(172,674 posts)
23. remember your DU name
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:39 PM
Jan 2026

yes indeed

sarisataka

(22,782 posts)
32. Stay in Hawaii for a while
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:14 PM
Jan 2026

January has taken up occupancy here in a very big way

ProudMNDemocrat

(20,974 posts)
48. Would love to.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:49 PM
Jan 2026

My 14 year old Granddaughter is having Miniscus repair surgery on Monday. Grandma is needed.

Plus, I have been gone since the 12th. I know, poor me. I have been very aware of what is happening.

angrychair

(12,467 posts)
11. Makes sense
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:46 PM
Jan 2026

A lot of airport employees are of international origins.
Actually surprised they have focused on airports more if I'm being honest. .

We need other airports to do the same, as well as well as anyone dealing with transportation or lodging.

Fil1957

(839 posts)
12. Yeah, but Madison's airport is tiny compared to MSP...
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:47 PM
Jan 2026

Joinfortmill

(21,589 posts)
13. You Go!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:56 PM
Jan 2026

3Hotdogs

(15,507 posts)
14. Well that's some shit.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 01:59 PM
Jan 2026

RussBLib

(10,726 posts)
16. Not good
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:10 PM
Jan 2026

…especially if you are scheduled to depart MSP within a couple of hours, like my nephew is. They are sked for a flight to Tampa, FL, before boarding a cruise line.

10 below zero right now, wind chill of 23 below.

https://russblib.blogspot.com/?m=1

mysteryowl

(9,350 posts)
17. Look at how hard people are working to get ICE out and 7-dems voted to keep funding them.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:11 PM
Jan 2026
Please email and/or call these people.

This is the list of Dems that voted with repukes to massively keep funding ICE.

Tom Suozzi (New York) https://suozzi.house.gov/

Henry Cuellar (Texas) https://cuellar.house.gov/

Don Davis (North Carolina) https://dondavis.house.gov/

Laura Gillen (New York) https://gillen.house.gov/

Jared Golden (Maine) https://golden.house.gov/

Vicente Gonzalez (Texas) https://gonzalez.house.gov/

Marie Glusenkamp Perez (Washington) https://gluesenkampperez.house.gov/

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
30. Thanks so much for this. I am going to make a post on
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:10 PM
Jan 2026

Don Davis later for the NC Group. But I'm having trouble getting my act together today and not feeling well.

I appreciate you and your sharing. ❤️

mysteryowl

(9,350 posts)
38. Hi Little Miss
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:33 PM
Jan 2026


I think DUers need to contact them with our opinions.

mysteryowl

(9,350 posts)
18. Thank you to the people of Minnesota and at the airport!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:11 PM
Jan 2026

cab67

(3,836 posts)
21. Does that include airline employees?
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:33 PM
Jan 2026

Blue Owl

(59,557 posts)
22. Yes
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:35 PM
Jan 2026

And dozens of local clergy who are peacefully calling for ICE to get out of Minnesota.

Police are arresting the clergy members at this very moment.

Magoo48

(6,736 posts)
24. Magnificent.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:40 PM
Jan 2026

This is a powerful message and example to businesses across our nation. Now is the time to act. Thank you people of Minnesota.

twodogsbarking

(19,260 posts)
25. Remember what Reagan did.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:41 PM
Jan 2026

orangecrush

(30,993 posts)
26. Decomposed?
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:43 PM
Jan 2026





littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
31. Hahaha.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:10 PM
Jan 2026

twodogsbarking

(19,260 posts)
34. Well at least he did one good thing.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:17 PM
Jan 2026

orangecrush

(30,993 posts)
35. Yup
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:19 PM
Jan 2026

Blue Owl

(59,557 posts)
27. UPDATE
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:49 PM
Jan 2026

Peaceful clergy members protesting peacefully are being arrested by Airport Police (not ICE)

The live feed is down at the moment while they recharge the video equipment (it's like -25F outside) but a row consisting of dozens -- likely a hundred or more -- peaceful clergy members from Minnesota churches are sitting down in front of the main MSP airport entrance, reading aloud the names of innocent citizens who have been arrested and harassed by ICE, singing songs of hope and brotherhood/sisterhood, and cheered on by hundreds of airport workers.

It's surreal -- police arresting these peaceful, goodwill ambassadors while the criminals of ICE illegally terrorize the streets.

It feels like a turning moment. EVERYBODY knows these clergy members are speaking the truth.

So far the demonstration and arrests have been peaceful -- no violence on either side other than the police and airport security arresting each minister one by one and putting them into school busses.

But it is becoming crystal clear who the enemy is.

WhiskeyGrinder

(27,198 posts)
28. I haven't seen any other report of MSP airport workers coming out other than this (no longer) live video showing the
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:02 PM
Jan 2026

clergy members at the airport, fwiw.

Blue Owl

(59,557 posts)
36. I haven't seen much MSM coverage of it yet
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:27 PM
Jan 2026

Here's one local report:

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/clergy-members-arrested-minneapolis-st-paul-international-airport/

The optics of arresting peaceful clergy members while the city runs amok with tRump's illegal gestapo seizing 5-year olds and legal U.S. citizens doesn't look too good, does it...

WhiskeyGrinder

(27,198 posts)
37. The clergy is obviously the big story here. I'd be surprised if airport workers actually walked out, which is why I
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:32 PM
Jan 2026

asked.

Blue Owl

(59,557 posts)
40. It was hard to tell the exact number but looked like a few hundred airport employees
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:39 PM
Jan 2026

They weren't sitting in the roadway with the clergy, but they were alongside them cheering with signs and a few of them were interviewed. Several airport employees have either been personally harassed by ICE or have had family that have. The vibe was not violent or angry, at no time was it anything but a peaceful protest. Good trouble.

WhiskeyGrinder

(27,198 posts)
42. Those were members of the public/supporters. The vast, vast majority of airport workers are POC.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:43 PM
Jan 2026

barbtries

(31,342 posts)
29. Here are 3 press conferences I've watched in recent days.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:04 PM
Jan 2026

ICE is destroying life for everyone in Minneapolis and the damage is spread throughout the state.

https://www.youtube.com/live/kNXKBoNjCzM?si=8eHyvd7yIxU2FcTi
Minnesota physicians on ICE presence in hospitals

https://www.youtube.com/live/eFofkRmchII?si=44GjLS0wzzPX38uC
Minnesota DOC holds press conference on ICE detainers

https://www.youtube.com/live/0A-YQlkhu24?si=_XzMOL24VfU2rnPO
Agriculture officials, Minnesota farmers on ICE activity in state

I'm really happy to hear that the strike is happening.






Response to barbtries (Reply #29)

barbtries

(31,342 posts)
45. these are not shorts.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:20 PM
Jan 2026

i just checked all 3 and they are the full press conferences.

i rarely watch shorts. but thanks, i guess.

littlemissmartypants

(34,246 posts)
46. Sorry for wasting your time. I'm not having a very good day.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:26 PM
Jan 2026

I'm leaving.

MichMan

(17,361 posts)
39. The planes are all grounded?
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:34 PM
Jan 2026

Bayard

(30,182 posts)
43. Excellent all around!
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:48 PM
Jan 2026

JT45242

(4,111 posts)
44. That is a major hub...that is not affected by ice storm fern
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 03:57 PM
Jan 2026

Yeah... Hoping it doesn't mess up my travel tomorrow but amazed and awed!

Mysterian

(6,605 posts)
47. Resistance has to start somewhere
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:33 PM
Jan 2026

The history books will recite the heroes in Minnesota started the resistance.

Yonnie3

(19,553 posts)
49. Locking after an alert and a discussion by the hosts
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 04:58 PM
Jan 2026

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