By Mary Turner
MNA President
When 5,000 Allina nurses went on strike for seven days last month, I spoke to so many who were determined but anxious.
… Read more about: Solidarity is Alive and Well »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
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(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
(Baudette) – July 1, 2016 – Nurses and technical staff employed at LakeWood Health Center in Baudette said ‘yes’ to contract representation by the Minnesota Nurses Association in a June 30 vote.
… Read more about: Press Release: LakeWood nurses, technical workers vote for MNA representation »
Questions Remain to be Answered Before Agreement Can be Reached
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
Minneapolis – June 25, 2016 – Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association report strong attendance on the picket lines around Allina Health hospitals during the week-long strike, which they say indicates a coming together of nurses at all the hospitals.
… Read more about: Press Release: Nurses closer together but feel farther apart from Allina »
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
In its latest ploy, Allina Health has turned to the argument that the health insurance plan MNA nurses currently have would be subject to the excise tax in the Affordable Care Act, also known as the “Cadillac” tax in four years.
… Read more about: Allina’s ‘Cadillac Tax’ Ploy Fails to Pass Muster »
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
Minneapolis – June 23, 2016 – Striking nurses renewed their invitation to Allina CEO Penny Wheeler to have a direct conversation with them – and expanded the invitation to Allina Board of Directors Chair John Church, an executive vice president of General Mills.
… Read more about: Press Release: Nurses Renew Call for Allina CEO to Talk Directly to Them »
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Ask any Allina nurse. They all know why they are on strike.
… Read more about: Allina claims $10 million needed from nurses to improve patient care »
By Mathew J. Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
A company leans on its board of directors for counsel, for investment, and for leadership.
… Read more about: Composition of Allina Health’s Board of Directors Speaks Volumes »
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
(Duluth) – June 17, 2017 – MNA nurses at St.
… Read more about: Press Release: MNA nurses ratify contract with St. Luke’s Hospital »
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
(St.
… Read more about: Press Release: MNA nurses tell Allina Health strike begins June 19 »
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 Barb Brady
MNA Communications Specialist
Amid all the frustration and chaos at the closing hours of the Minnesota Legislature this past weekend, there was one bright spot.
… Read more about: State Nurses Show Their Influence »
by Jon Tollefson
MNA Government Affairs Specialist
What a strange weekend! Most of it spent waiting for Senate DFLers and House Republicans to announce any agreements at all, whether on transportation, taxes, bonding, or the supplemental budget.
… Read more about: The Minnesota Mess »