Minnesota nurses vote in favor of strike
The vote among 15,000 Minnesota Nurses Association members was "overwhelmingly" in favor of the strike, according to MNA.
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The vote among 15,000 Minnesota Nurses Association members was "overwhelmingly" in favor of the strike, according to MNA.
The vote among 15,000 Minnesota Nurses Association members was "overwhelmingly" in favor of the strike, according to MNA.
We look forward to seeing our leaders, in person, for the “honest fact-based communication” we know they aspire to engage in.
Minnesota Nurses Association nurses state low staff levels and retention rates, which put patients at risk, inspired the vote as they continue to negotiate new contracts. Additionally, Essentia Health nurses are writing to the Benedictine Sisters on the Board of Directors, asking them to advocate for staff and patients.
The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act will be introduced next week, and nurses in the Northland are hopeful it will keep more of their co-workers by their sides.