MNA Legislative Update February 10, 2012
Right to Work
Senator Dave Thompson (R-36, Lakeville) and Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-28B, Mazeppa) introduced a so-called “Right to Work” constitutional amendment.
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MNA Nurses fill out hundreds of Concern For Safe Staffing forms online each month. The story below is just one example of how unsafe staffing conditions inside Minnesota hospitals continue to have negative – and sometimes even deadly – consequences for patients and nurses.
… Read more about: Unsafe Staffing Story: Too Many Babies, Not Enough Nurses »
Minnesota Nurses Association Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Jan Rabbers (612) 860-6658 or jan.rabbers@mnnurses.org
Mercy Hospital (Moose Lake) RNs Issue Concerns About Merger Negotiations
(Moose Lake, MN – February 8, 2012) As Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake moves toward a possible merger with Duluth-based Essentia Health, registered nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association met last week to discuss concerns regarding impact on the community and on the work environment at the hospital.
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Nurses did not get breaks, although food was ordered by management as a consolation. We want more nurses, not food! Our patients deserve quality care and they are not getting it!
MNA Legislative Update February 3, 2012
Right to Work Bill Introduced
Yesterday Senator Dave Thompson (R-36, Lakeville) announced he will introduce a so-called “Right to Work” constitutional amendment.
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Legislation to define the Community Paramedic services that are eligible for Medical Assistance reimbursement was introduced in the Senate by Senator Rosen (R-24, Fairmont) as SF 1543 and by Representative Mack (R-37A, Apple Valley) in the House as HF 2060.
… Read more about: Medical Assistance Reimbursement and Community Paramedics »
MNA Nurses fill out hundreds of Concern For Safe Staffing forms online each month. The story below is just one example of how unsafe staffing conditions inside Minnesota hospitals continue to have negative – and sometimes even deadly – consequences for patients and nurses.
… Read more about: Unsafe Staffing Story: Kids’ ICU Dangerously Thin on RN Staffing »
Attention, nurses who work in maternal-child health: See this letter (pasted below) from the Minnesota Department of Health regarding storage and use of residual blood spots.
… Read more about: Newborn Screening Update for RNs »
MTN/Channel 16 is broadcasting a 30 minute program of State Representative Frank Hornstein being interviewed by Lara Norkus-Crampton, RN regarding the capacity increase proposed for the Downtown Garbage Burner (the HERC) by Covanta and Hennepin County.
… Read more about: MNA RN Speaks Out on Community Health Issue »
Great news! St. Paul Public School Teachers reached a tentative agreement last night in their contract talks. As a result today’s informational picket is CANCELLED.
… Read more about: Breaking News: St. Paul Public School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement; Today’s Picket Cancelled »
First Week of Session
The 2012 Legislative Session began this Tuesday, with commitments from legislative leaders that it will be a short session, with the goal of ending by April 2.
… Read more about: Legislative Update, January 27, 2012 »
If you have kids in St. Paul’s Public Schools and/or just want to show solidarity with some great teachers, consider showing you support online or in person this Tuesday, Jan.
… Read more about: St. Paul Public School Teachers – Standing up for Students! »