MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Sam Fettig, MNA
612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.orgJosh Keller, SEIU MN
612-270-2984
jkeller@seiumn.org
Marisa Powell Zengin, Doctors Council
646-599-6038
mrpdoctorscouncil@gmail.com
Speakers to address impact of ICU and pediatric inpatient closures at Mercy Hospital and Unity Campus, pattern of corporate priorities by Allina executives
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
MNA-backed bills to put patient needs before corporate greed will be heard in House, Senate committees
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… Read more about: Nurses to turn out and testify for “Healing Greed Agenda” »
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses will also turn out and testify at a House Health Committee hearing and will join striking nursing home workers for a rally on the Capitol steps
(St.
… Read more about: Attorney General Ellison to kick off MNA Day on the Hill as nurses call for action to put patient needs before corporate greed in hospitals »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
(Duluth) – March 1, 2024 – St.
… Read more about: Statement on St. Luke’s Affiliation with Aspirus Health »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
MNA applauds MDH for protecting public interest in Minnesota for patients, workers and communities
(St.
… Read more about: Nurses celebrate denial of corporate for-profit care in Minnesota »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.orgLauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses win union election; will bargain collectively for better patient care and nurse working conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses seek a seat at the table amid corporate healthcare closures, to protect care and working conditions for nurses and patients
[WATCH] Newly organized nurses held a livestream today to celebrate their union vote.
… Read more about: Allina Health Cancer Institute nurses vote overwhelmingly for union with MNA »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Latest consolidation underscores need to hold executives accountable to patient needs, not corporate greed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses succeeded in drive to organize despite aggressive anti-union tactics by Essentia executives
(St.
… Read more about: Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street vote overwhelmingly to unionize with MNA »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Joined by legislators and labor allies, nurses call for legislation to hold hospital executives accountable to patients and the public and protect workers from retaliation
[WATCH] Watch video of today’s news conference on MNA’s Healing Greed Agenda
[READ] Learn more about the Healing Greed Agenda to put patient needs before corporate greed
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses to urge legislation to put patient needs before corporate greed in our hospitals
(St.
… Read more about: Nurses to announce agenda for 2024 session with labor, legislator allies »
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Organizing by nurses at 2nd Street Clinic follows similar efforts in recent months by nurses at Essentia 1st Street Clinic and by Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Duluth) – January 31, 2023 – Tomorrow, February 1, 2024, nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street will hold a press conference to announce that they have organized and are filing for an election vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA).
… Read more about: Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street to announce organizing, filing for union representation »