By Mathew Keller
and
Jordan Ash
Allina is quickly racking up the amount of debt it carries, increasing its total obligation over the past ten years by 60 percent to $880 million.
… Read more about: Who is telling Allina to Mortgage the Future of Patient Care? »
By Mathew Keller RN, JD
Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Limousine service, upgraded television sets, nurse/patient “scripts,” gourmet food service, nurse uniform requirements – hospitals all over the U.S.
… Read more about: Essentia Health: Listen to your nurses »
By
Mathew Keller and Jordan Ash
Allina Health claims it needs to take $10 million out of the pockets and healthcare of its nurses.
… Read more about: Allina’s Debt to Big Banks Increases by 60 Percent »
By Megan Gavin
MNA Education Specialist
I opened a card last week that read, “Thank you so much for granting me hardship funds…without your generosity and assistance I don’t know how I’d get through.
… Read more about: What can you get for $1.67 a month? »
By Shannon Cunningham
Director of Governmental and Community Relations
It’d be great if we all could elect our own boss.
… Read more about: Politics & Contracts Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly »
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
By Mathew Keller RN, JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
“Magnet” status, a prestigious accreditation awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (an arm of the American Nurses Association), is desired and sought after by hospitals across the country.
… Read more about: Does Abbott-Northwestern Stand to Lose its Magnet Status? »
By Eileen Gavin
MNA Political Organizer
In the entryway of my house, I have a bust of President John F.
… Read more about: What’s the Right Answer? »
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
(Duluth) – July 25, 2016 – Nurses at Essentia hospitals in Duluth and Superior are taking their frustration with the lack of progress on contract negotiations to the public with an informational picket at St.
… Read more about: Press Release: Nurses to picket Essentia Wednesday, July 27 »
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
(Duluth) – July 15, 2016 – Hundreds of MNA nurses at Essentia hospitals in Duluth and Superior will hold an informational picket July 27 to publicly urge the hospital system to negotiate a fair contract.
… Read more about: Press Release: Nurses at Essentia hospitals in Duluth, Superior set July 27 informational picket »
By Mary Turner
MNA President
When 5,000 Allina nurses went on strike for seven days last month, I spoke to so many who were determined but anxious.
… Read more about: Solidarity is Alive and Well »
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
(Baudette) – July 1, 2016 – Nurses and technical staff employed at LakeWood Health Center in Baudette said ‘yes’ to contract representation by the Minnesota Nurses Association in a June 30 vote.
… Read more about: Press Release: LakeWood nurses, technical workers vote for MNA representation »