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Immigration services misspelled his name. Then Minneapolis fired him.

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Star Tribune · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

The termination of Public Works employee Darley Herrera has driven a wedge between city hall and the Laborers Union.

Why this matters in The Minneapolis

The termination of Darley Herrera, a Public Works employee, due to an error by immigration services, raises concerns about the city's handling of employee documentation and its impact on worker relationships. This incident has created tension between city hall and the Laborers Union, which may have broader implications for labor relations in Minneapolis. The city's public works department relies heavily on unionized labor to maintain infrastructure and provide essential services, making a strained relationship potentially disruptive to these critical functions. As the city navigates this dispute, it will be crucial to balance its obligations to verify employee eligibility with the need to protect workers from unfair termination due to bureaucratic errors. The outcome of this situation will be closely watched by other city unions and employees, who will be looking for assurances that their own livelihoods are secure.

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Category: safety · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Star Tribune · Reading time: 1 min

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