2010 Pension: March 17 Update
The last scheduled pension bargaining session was held on March 17 between MNA and employer representatives.
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The last scheduled pension bargaining session was held on March 17 between MNA and employer representatives.
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Today marked the opening day of negotiations between Allina and its nurses. Below you’ll find:
Make sure to check back here on the MNA Blog and on MNA’s Web site for the latest news and updates!
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Join us in taking a brief break (four minutes or so!) from the intensity of contract bargaining to watch this powerful YouTube video that summarizes the RN relief efforts in Haiti.
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Today marked the opening day of negotiations between North Memorial and its nurses. Below you’ll find:
Make sure to check back here on the MNA Blog and on MNA’s Web site for the latest news and updates!
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Today marked the opening day of negotiations between HealthEast and its nurses. Here you’ll find:
Make sure to check back here on the MNA Blog and on MNA’s Web site for the latest news and updates!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12,000 MN Nurses Begin Labor Contract Negotiations
Key issues include pension, staffing levels as talks between nurses and Twin Cities hospital systems begin.
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Today marks the official start to formal employment contract negotiations between 12,000 Minnesota Nurses and six Twin Cities hospital systems.
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AUDIO: Thissen vs. Emmer
This is one audio clip (see link above) not to miss! MNA-endorsed Gov.
… Read more about: Paul Thissen torches Tom Emmer on MPR »
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Nurses: This is an update from OSHA on respirator masks versus surgical masks.
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All About the Money
The Employers overarching principle is this: They want to cut your pension.
Some Effects of Employers Pension proposals:
— You will earn a lower pension benefit for any work after 1-1-2011….GUARANTEED
— You will only earn credits to your pension benefit if you work in a .5 or greater position.
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Please share this video with anyone you care about!
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Employers Propose Major Reductions
Our pension plan is the envy of registered nurses around the country.
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