By: Mathew Keller, RN JD, Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
It’s no secret that Hennepin County Medical Center has been contemplating layoffs—they announced as much at the beginning of December, and received Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approval for such layoffs this past week.
… Read more about: HCMC nurses want answers to questions about potential layoffs »
By Eileen Gavin
MNA Political Organizer
Atlanta drug rehab defines substance use disorder (SUD), also known as drug use disorder, as a condition in which the use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress.
… Read more about: Nurses Helping Nurses »
by Jon Tollefson
MNA Government Relations Specialist
A lot of people saw what was happening and which way the election was going, but they felt the political elite didn’t listen to them.
… Read more about: What an election »
By Laura Sayles
MNA Government Affairs Specialist
Seems like it’s a tradition that around Thanksgiving everyone writes about what they are thankful for.
… Read more about: The tradition of feeling thankful – even this year »
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
In a famous 1863 lawsuit involving landlord rights, Graves v.
… Read more about: A Hospital for $1? »
Nurses Will be Off ‘Strike Status’ by Sunday Morning
For Immediate Release
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: Nurses Ratify Contract with Allina Health »
Unfair Labor Practice Strike Will End Today
For Immediate Release
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: Nurses Come to a Contract Agreement with Allina Health »
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
If a recent demand letter from Piper Jaffray’s attorneys to the Minnesota
Nurses Association is any indication, it’s safe to say that our campaign to agitate, educate, and advocate against the overzealous pursuit of profits in non-profit healthcare, the questionable business dealings between Allina and members of its board, and the relentless march toward the corporatization of healthcare have all been a smashing success.
… Read more about: High-Powered Piper Jaffray Attorneys Seek to Quiet the Voice of Nurses: Nurses Refuse to be Silenced »
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) – September 19, 2016 – Two dozen Minnesota legislators showed up to support striking Allina nurses and walk the picket line today.Speaking at a news conference outside Abbott Northwestern Hospital, legislators from districts served by Allina Health hospitals called on Allina to negotiate a fair contract with nurses and signed a letter supporting MNA nurses.
… Read more about: Press Release: Legislators to Allina: Negotiate a Fair Contract with Nurses »
Resolution Would Abolish Community Oversight 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
(Fridley) – September 13, 2016 – The North Suburban Hospital Board will be abolished and cede control of operations to Allina Health if a resolution passes Wednesday night.
… Read more about: Allina Health Seeks Sole Control of Unity Hospital »
(St. Paul) – September 8, 2016 – Striking MNA nurses and the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation are showing their commitment to the community with a blood drive on September 9.
… Read more about: Press Release: Striking nurses, St. Paul RLF contribute to community with blood drive »
By Veronica Jacobsen
Veronica Jacobsen, BA, CD(DONA), CLC, CPST, LCCE, FACCE
Reprinted with permission from Baby Love Minnesota blog.
… Read more about: Mom Says Allina Strike Puts Birthing Families in Danger »
