“You and your colleagues around the country have a long history of standing up for safe staffing,” Sen. Sanders wrote. “As you advocate for a fair contract, we are reminded that your struggles are the same struggles the American people face. I commend you all on your principled stance and your sacrifice.”
While the Minnesota Nurses Union and Allina nearly reached an agreement on Sept. 3, negotiations failed after the MNA requested an actuary of their choosing be able to view the new Allina health plans for nurses to ensure their benefit values don’t recede by 5 percent annually. Allina executives did not grant the request as they wanted an actuary of their choosing, according to an article in the Star Tribune. As of Sept. 8, more than 400 nurses have crossed the picket line.
An Allina statement relayed by KARE11 reads, “Each day, as more nurses return to the bedside care of patients, it is increasingly clear that a significant and growing number of nurses are rejecting this strike as a method to resolve our labor dispute. We sincerely hope that the leadership of the union is listening and is motivated to seek a fair and equitable resolution to these negotiations.”
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