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Hazelden Betty Ford nurses ratify historic first union contract

First unionized nurses at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation secure landmark agreement after two-week unfair labor strike

CENTER CITY, Minn.—(July 30, 2026)—Nurses at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA), have voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, concluding a historic campaign that established the first unionized nurse bargaining unit anywhere in the nation across the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation system.
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July 30, 2026

BREAKING: 600 Maple Grove nurses ratify new contract, securing stronger wages, workplace protections and stability during proposed acquisition

Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association, have voted to ratify a historic three-year contract that strengthens wages, retirement security, affordable health insurance and workplace protections while providing stability for nurses and patients as the hospital prepares to be acquired by Sanford Health. 
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July 23, 2026
Hazelden Nurses at the strike line with signs

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Brings in Security for Replacement Nurses While Denying Same Protections to Its Own Nurses

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Brings in Security for Replacement Nurses While Denying Same Protections to Its Own Nurses

Nurses begin unfair labor practice strike alleging retaliation for protected union activity and unilateral changes to working conditions.
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July 15, 2026
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North Memorial nurses secure acquisition protections, urge Sutter Health to make the same commitment at Allina

As Sanford Health moves forward with its proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health, nurse leaders have secured legally binding assurances to protect union contracts, pensions, and other employment protections through a Letter of Understanding (LOU) signed Friday afternoon.
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July 6, 2026

New report shows Minnesotans are paying more for healthcare while receiving less

SAINT PAUL, Minn – (June 30, 2026) – A new report from North Star Policy Action found that Minnesotans are paying substantially more for healthcare while receiving fewer services, underscoring the need for strong public oversight of healthcare acquisitions, mergers, and transactions.
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July 1, 2026