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Press Release: A Safe Workplace is not Optional. Anoka Treatment Center Workers Picket for Safety

MNA Contact: Barb Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org

MAPE Contact: Ashley Erickson
(o) 651-621-2638
(c) 507-450-5511
aerickson@mape.org

AFSCME Contact: Trisha Harms
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(c) 651-895-0632
Trisha.harms@AFSCMEmn.org

(Anoka) – May 29, 2019 – Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) staff are at risk every day they walk through the doors because the hospital does not have needed security to prevent violence by patients and others.
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May 29, 2019

Press Release: Anoka Treatment Center Staff Picket Over Recent Violent Attack, Unsafe Conditions

Members of three unions plan informational picket May 29

MNA Contact: Barb Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org

MAPE Contact: Ashley Erickson
(o) 651-621-2638
(c) 507-450-5511
aerickson@mape.org

May 27, 2019

Press Release: Twin Cities Nurses Picket Hospitals for Safety, Benefits

Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

Barb Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org

May 24, 2019

What Is Workplace Violence Prevention?

By Jackie Russell, RN JD

Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

On the CDC website there is a Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses Course (CDC Course No.
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May 10, 2019

This is Why There’s a Nurse’s Week

By Barbara Brady

MNA Communications Specialist

There’s one MNA nurse who walks the extra mile to provide care… literally.
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May 7, 2019

Press Release: Minnesota Nurses Endorse Emily Larson for Another Term as Duluth Mayor

For Immediate Release

Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

(St. Paul) – April 24, 2019 – The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Nurses Association has voted to endorse Emily Larson for a second term as mayor of Duluth at their April meeting.
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May 3, 2019

Mental Illness and Homelessness: A Cry for Help

By Chidinma Nwanekpe, RN, BSN, MPH

GAC Commissioner, Mental Health Nurse at St. Joseph’s

Working on my unit has exposed me to a lot of issues our mental health patients go through, but the most prominent one is homelessness.
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April 30, 2019

Nurses Can Still Learn Something from Know-Nothing Politician

By Carrie Mortrud, RN

MNA Project Specialist

Ok, by now, you’ve probably heard the ignorant and irresponsible comments of Washington state Senator Maureen Walsh who attacked all nurses by opposing a bill aimed at guaranteeing breaks and stopping mandatory overtime.
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April 23, 2019

Heard the New Radio Ad?

By Rick Fuentes

MNA Communications Specialist

Metro MNA members are taking their stories to the public.
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April 22, 2019

Press Release: MNA leader joins the fight to lower drug prices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

Contact: Barb Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org

April 4, 2019

Press Release: Twin Cities Nurses Enter Negotiations Optimistic and Steadfast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

Barb Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org

March 26, 2019

One Word for MNA’s Nurses Day on the Hill: Phenomenal

By Diane McLaughlin, RN

Commission of Active Retired Nurses & Government Affairs Commissioner

It is so inspiring to see about 100 MNA nurses from all over Minnesota come together and speak up for patients with our legislators at the Capitol during the annual Day on the Hill this year.
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March 26, 2019