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The short version summary of this agreement is that all the hospitals’ takebacks and concessions are GONE, the pension is untouched and all the benefits of your current contract (including MNA Health Insurance, etc.) remain in place as they always have been.
… Read more about: Breaking News: Settlement Agreement Reached »
Today was our fifth negotiation meeting with management of SMDC. Our current contract expires at midnight. Management continued with their theme of NO!
… Read more about: Duluth Bargaining – SMDC Update (June 30) »
I live and work in northern Minnesota, Duluth to be specific. I can appreciate the occasional grand snow storm, one in which limited nurses and other staff is able to get to the hospital to work.
… Read more about: My Story: Renee Ebel, RN »
You Can’t Care for Patients with Bayonets: Lessons From History
As the contract impasse between the Twin Cities Hospitals (TCH) and the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has heated up, journalists, commentators, and interested bystanders have looked increasingly to history for insights and lessons.
… Read more about: Guest Post: Labor Expert Peter Rachleff »
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… Read more about: Congressman Keith Ellison Issues Video Supporting MNA Nurses »
Statement from the Minnesota Nurses Association:
Despite MNA nurses significantly modifying their staffing and wage proposals, there was little progress made in today’s negotiations with the Twin Cities Hospitals.
… Read more about: June 29 Bargaining Update »
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… Read more about: Longtime Twin Cities Doctor Speaks Out on RN, Hospital Disagreement »
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… Read more about: June 24-25 TV Coverage »
