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Press Release: Budget surplus shows Minnesota in the right hands

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Budget surplus shows Minnesota in the right hands

Minnesota nurses say a strong state can take better care of its citizens

Rick Fuentes
(office) 651-414-2863
(cell) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

(St Paul) – The latest revenue forecast shows Governor Mark Dayton and the legislature have built a strong foundation for Minnesota moving forward.

December 5, 2013

Hastings Nurses Tell Allina: “Care for Our Community”

After another session in an eight-month long contract negotiation process ended without an agreement, nurses bargaining with the Allina system are calling for the health care corporation to put the community first.
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December 3, 2013

MNA Statement on State Licensure Process Review

On Wed., Nov. 13, Minnesota legislators convened a joint committee on Health and Human Services to review process of the Minnesota Board of Nursing regarding licensure and discipline of nursing professionals.
… Read more about: MNA Statement on State Licensure Process Review »

November 14, 2013

Aitkin Nurses Demand a Fair Contract

An energized group of nurses confronted their boss on Tuesday at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, spurred by their determination to achieve a fair union contract.
… Read more about: Aitkin Nurses Demand a Fair Contract »

November 7, 2013

Hastings nurses not waiting for answers

Nurses at Regina Medical Center in Hastings are a determined bunch, and they want parity. For now, they’ll take answers.
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November 5, 2013

Nurses show Thief River Falls Sanford benefits are scary

Nurses in Thief River Falls spent Halloween afternoon telling the boss to stop playing tricks with people’s lives. Sanford Health recently announced it would implement monstrous cuts in its insurance package, forcing nurses to pay double what they’re currently expending for premiums and co-pays.
… Read more about: Nurses show Thief River Falls Sanford benefits are scary »

November 1, 2013

Video: Nurses tell Essentia Virginia hospitals to offer a better contract

WDIO-TV Reports nurses in Virginia say the hospital won’t retain nurses if their current contract offer stands.
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October 28, 2013

Staff Nurses Unite at MNA’s 108th Annual Convention

Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association gathered in St. Paul Oct. 13 – 16 to set the wheels in motion of another eventful year ahead.
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October 25, 2013

Nurse highlights from 2013

Wondering what nurses accomplished last year? Here’s the video from the 2013 MNA Convention. Enjoy and walk tall.
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October 24, 2013

Video: Thief River Falls petition to Sanford HR

http://youtu.be/UEV0g1KCzS4

On Thursday, October 17, MNA nurses are taking their concerns directly to management at Sanford hospitals. At Bagley, nurses are concerned they’re being asked to cover more patient assignments for each nurse and doctor.
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October 18, 2013

Bagley nurses deliver message to hospital management

http://youtu.be/n8UpA9DlICQ

October 17, 2013

Auction to benefit MNAF

Coming to the 109th Nurses Convention? Grab a great deal at the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation Silent Auction. The 6th annual silent auction to benefit the MNAF includes original art, theater tickets, hotel stays, skin treatments, haircuts, and concert passes.
… Read more about: Auction to benefit MNAF »

October 3, 2013