Overview
- UNITE HERE Local 17 announced an agreement with HMSHost covering about 200–250 MSP workers, including staff at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack and other outlets across both terminals.
- The agreement introduces a tip line for fast-food and barista workers plus a higher tipped benefit rate.
- It includes wage increases for cooks, utility workers and engineers.
- The union says the contract provides access to affordable dependent health insurance.
- The deal was reached days before a planned walkout set for three days before Thanksgiving after a no-strike clause expired in May.