By Sara Wahto, RN
MNA Member
As if Nurses and other health professionals don’t have enough to worry about with long hours, no breaks, and assaults.
… Read more about: Lions and Tigers and Nurses and Elephants »
By Geri Katz
MNA Healthcare Reform Specialist
The last few weeks in healthcare justice advocacy have been like nothing I’ve ever seen in my whole career.
… Read more about: Is it finally time for Single Payer? »
Willmar is the latest Minnesota community to face major changes to its local hospital as officials negotiate a takeover by an out-of-town entity.
… Read more about: Willmar nurses urge community residents to ask questions about hospital affiliation plans at Sept. 13 meeting »
By Katie Gjertson
MNA Political Coordinator
Anyone who spent any time at the Minnesota State Fair quickly realized that candidates have launched their political campaigns for governor.
… Read more about: What Kind of Minnesota Do We Want to Live In? »
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Contact: Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
By Jean Forman, RN
MNA Member
I’m a nurse at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
… Read more about: Political Activism and Its Many Forms »
By Juli Uzlik, RN
MNA Member
It’s amazing how just the smallest change can have the biggest effects on registered nurses and their patients.
… Read more about: Brain Drain »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Barb Brady
(office) 651-414-2849
(cell) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
Rick Fuentes
(office) 651-414-2863
(cell) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
(Rochester) – August 10, 2017 – Minnesota Nurses Association members are standing with Albert Lea residents fighting Mayo Health System’s efforts to move most inpatient services more than 20 miles away from Albert Lea to Austin.
… Read more about: Press Release: MNA Nurses Stand With Albert Lea Residents Fighting To Keep Local Hospital »
By Jackie O’Shea
MNA Political Organizer
In a recent MNA staff meeting, Executive Director Rose Roach told us “every election cycle, we say this is the most important election ever, but that’s because every election is important.” I couldn’t agree more.
… Read more about: Who Should MNA Endorse? »
$900 million given to insurance companies gone
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
(St.
… Read more about: Press Release: Minnesotans Still Not Getting Relief from Rising Insurance Rates »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Barb Brady
(office) 651-414-2849
(cell) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
Rick Fuentes
(office) 651-414-2863
(cell) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
(Buffalo) – August 3, 2017 – MNA nurses at Buffalo Hospital voted for a new contract with Allina Health on August 2, after standing firm in opposition to proposals from Allina Health that would have interfered with nurses’ ability to safely care for patients.
… Read more about: Press Release: Buffalo Hospital nurses ratify tentative agreement »