By Barb Brady
MNA Communications Specialist
MNA nurses in more than half of our bargaining units are presenting a united front as they negotiate contracts this year.
… Read more about: MNA Nurses Stand United During Contract Negotiations »
By Mathew J. Keller, RN JD
MNA Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Those of us who collaborate with LPNs on a daily basis have come to respect their knowledge and experience in caring for patients.
… Read more about: Can LPNs Replace RNs? »
By Rick Fuentes
MNA Communications Specialist
There’s been a lot of scare tactics lately about the Cadillac Tax.
… Read more about: The Truth About the Cadillac Tax »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
(Baudette) – March 24, 2016 – LakeWood Health Center employees will detail how the hospital violated their rights to unionize during a hearing conducted by the National Labor Relations Board in Baudette April 5-8.
… Read more about: Press Release: National Labor Relations Board hears charges against LakeWood Health Center at April 5-8 public hearing »
By Megan Gavin
MNA Education Specialist
Why you should use some of your precious free time to attend an MNA education session
In the 1960s it was common practice for hospitals to charge nurses for breaking hospital property, which included glass vials of medication.
… Read more about: Why you should use some of your precious free time to attend an MNA education session »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
MNA Regulatory and Nursing Policy Specialist
It is a common misconception that nurses get great healthcare at a reduced price through their employer.
… Read more about: Attempts to Diminish RN Healthcare Benefits are Short Sighted »
By Eileen Gavin
MNA Political Organizer
There is a saying in politics. “If you are not at the table you are ON the table.” Don’t let that be case this legislative session.
… Read more about: Come to the table! »
By Mathew Keller, RN, JD
MNA Nursing Policy and Practice Specialist
As this blog detailed last year, fears of a nursing shortage in Minnesota are somewhat unfounded.
… Read more about: Is There a Nursing Shortage? Part 2 »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
(Baudette) – February 26, 2016 – LakeWood Health Center “interfered with, restrained or coerced employees in the exercise of their rights” to unionize, according to a complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board on Feb.
… Read more about: Press Release: LakeWood Health Center Illegally ‘Coerced,’ ‘Interrogated’ Staff: National Labor Relations Board »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org