Twin Ports nurses to gather with community supporters ahead of historic strike 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Lauren Nielsen
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.nielsen@mnnurses.org
Sam Fettig
(c) 612-741-0662
sam.fettig@mnnurses.org

 

(Duluth) – September 9, 2022 – This Sunday, September 11, 2022, Twin Ports nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association will gather with community supporters ahead of their historic strike which is set to begin Monday. At the community gathering on Sunday, nurses and supporters will hear from special guests including Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham. Nurses will share an update on negotiations and how members of the public can stand with nurses in their fight for fair contracts to improve patient care and working conditions at the bedside.

Details are included below. Members of the press are invited to attend.

  • When: Sunday, September 11, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Duluth Civic Center, City Hall, 100 N 5th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802
  • Who: Twin Ports nurses and community supporters
  • What: Community gathering ahead of historic strike
  • Why: To share an update on negotiations and how members of the public can stand with nurses in their fight for fair contracts to improve patient care and working conditions at the bedside.
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