University of Minnesota officials say they're surprised that the U's largest union has gone on strike. Clerical workers represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 3800 today begin a second day of picketing (Weds). Labor relations experts say the strike reflects the financial squeeze that a tough economy and rising health costs are putting on workers and employers alike. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
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