Why are Minnesota Public Defenders Trying to Form an Independent Union? w/Bob Kolstad, Maggie Bott, Olivia Henstein

May 23

Today, Hunter was joined by Bob Kolstad, Maggie Bott, and Olivia Henstein to discuss why they are pushing Minnesota Public Defenders to create a new, independent union. In the past few years, the current union, organize under Teamsters, was able to secure massive salary raises for Public Defenders around the state. However, that strike threat was built without much help or support from the leadership of the Teamster’s union. As a result, rank and file members, public defenders and the staff of the offices, are considering starting their own public defender lead union.

Guest

Bob Kolstad, Public Defender, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Maggie Bott, Public Defender, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Olivia Henstein, Paralegal, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Resources:

Check out UDAM Here

https://uniteddefenseadvocatesminnesota.org/

Email Bob

bob@robertkolstad.com

Email Maggie

mabott95@gmail.com

Email Olivia