Nurses at Essentia Health in Deer River are calling it their ‘contraband cake.’
MNA members kicked off negotiations by serving a cake decorated with the MNA logo to passers-by in an area near the hospital lobby – until they were asked to leave.
Hospital administrators not only asked members to move, they canceled the next day’s negotiating session.
Talks are now set for today (Sept. 9).
This is the first contract since Essentia took over the hospital. Nurses say they’re ready to stand up for a contract that shows Essentia is dedicated to supporting the Deer River community and quality nurses who want to work at the hospital and make the area their home.