Following OSHA fines, MNA calls for Allina Health to take action to address workplace safety
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(St. Paul) – September 27, 2024 – The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) Board of Directors has named Elaina Hane the new Executive Director.
… Read more about: MNA announces appointment of new Executive Director »

New study from MNA includes review of Allina Health’s surrender to for-profit companies impacting workers, patients, and Allina’s business.
… Read more about: New report highlights consequences of Allina Health’s financial ties compromising its mission, business, and patient care »

Nurse endorsements recognize current lawmakers and electoral candidates working to solve the crisis of understaffing and retention, hold corporate healthcare executives accountable and put patients before profits in our hospitals

(St. Paul) – September 18, 2024 – The following statement is from the MNA Chairs at Owatonna Hospital:
“Nurses are very concerned about the recent announcement from Allina Health that they will be laying off nurses at Owatonna Hospital in the OR and Ambulatory Surgery units.
… Read more about: MNA Nurses’ Statement on layoff of Allina nurses at Owatonna Hospital »

By Jill Lebrun, RN, MNA Board of Directors
On a gorgeous September Minnesota morning, I and other MNA board members went door-knocking in Hermantown, near Duluth.
… Read more about: Electing Pro-Nurse, Pro-Union Candidates One Doorknock at a Time »

(St. Paul) – The following statement is from the MNA Tri-Chairs at Methodist Hospital:
“Our hearts are heavy today from the tragic news that our colleagues at Methodist Hospital were injured and killed by a motorist at the Park Tavern in St.
… Read more about: MNA Nurses’ Statement on the Tragedy at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park »

Nurse endorsements recognize current lawmakers and electoral candidates working to solve the crisis of understaffing and retention, hold corporate healthcare executives accountable and put patients before profits in our hospitals

Authored by North Memorial MNA Stewards
Since January 2024, North Memorial nurses and other frontline employees have been trying to adjust to a new medical insurance plan changed by hospital mismanagement before the new year.
… Read more about: North Memorial Nurses Organize Membership Meeting, Endorse Resolution Calling for Restoration of Previous Health Insurance »

Nurse endorsements recognize current lawmakers and electoral candidates working to solve the crisis of understaffing and retention, hold corporate healthcare executives accountable and put patients before profits in our hospitals
(St.
… Read more about: Nurses announce 29 more endorsements in 2024 Minnesota State House races »

Election grows the number of new MNA members to more than 700 so far in 2024
(Duluth) – July 24, 2024 – On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Essentia’s East Market announced they voted overwhelmingly to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association.
… Read more about: Healthcare workers at Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers vote overwhelmingly for union representation »

(Duluth) – July 23, 2024 – Today, July 23, 2024, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Essentia’s East Market will hold a press conference to announce the results of their election vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association.
… Read more about: Healthcare workers at Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers to announce results of vote to unionize »