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If you’re a nurse at a Twin Cities hospital, it’s likely you’ve heard about your MNA Twin City Pension Plan.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Amber Smigiel
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amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
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(Duluth) – November 27, 2023 – Tomorrow, November 28, 2023, healthcare workers at Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) will hold a press conference to announce organizing and filing for an election vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association.
… Read more about: Healthcare workers at Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers to announce organizing, filing for union representation »
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Contact: Amber Smigiel
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Lauren Bloomquist
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CEO cuts healthcare benefits for healthcare workers, receives raise amid nurse retention and workplace violence crisis at Hennepin County Medical Center
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Contact: Amber Smigiel
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amber.smigiel@mnnurses.orgLauren Bloomquist
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Chris Rubesch, RN, elected MNA president with a call to educate, engage and empower nurses
Nurses thank outgoing president Mary C.
… Read more about: Nurses elect new president, board of directors to continue fight for patients before profits »
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Contact: Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
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Nurse endorsements recognize lawmakers working to solve the crisis of understaffing and retention, hold corporate healthcare executives accountable and put patients before profits in our hospitals
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… Read more about: Nurses endorse two candidates in 2024 Minnesota State House race »

By Deb Meyer, RN, MNA Governmental Affairs Commissioner
On October 24, I was invited to join a round table with the United States Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Jonathan Kanter.
… Read more about: The corporatization of our communities: How nurses can speak out and make change »

MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org
Nurses take action as hospital management refuses to address safe patient care and nurse retention during contract negotiations
(Bismarck) – November 9, 2023 – Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have filed an intent to picket on Tuesday, November 14, outside CHI St.
… Read more about: Nurses at CHI St. Alexius hospital in Bismarck to hold informational picket »

Mayo Clinic Health System is a name that conjures up images of world-class healthcare and cutting-edge medical treatment for many people in Minnesota.
… Read more about: The Costs of Profit-Driven Healthcare: Mayo Clinic Health System Leads the State in Adverse Healthcare Events »

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Contact: Amber Smigiel
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amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Lauren Nielsen
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Nurses shared concerns to Hennepin County Board that pushed them to appropriate funds
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Nurses to picket amid concerns about Allina’s proposed nursing staff reductions and recent closures
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
Nurses concerned these efforts will lead to cutting corners on patient care and increased staffing turnover
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Contact: Lauren Nielsen
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.nielsen@mnnurses.org
Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org
… Read more about: Nurses call on MN legislature to act after report of increasing adverse patient events »
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