Update on MNA strike
The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has announced it is withdrawing its strike notice involving nurses who care for patients at our downtown Duluth clinics, Superior Clinic and Miller Hill Surgery Center, along with nurses and staff at Solvay Hospice House. We are pleased to welcome back all our nurses and staff returning to resume care for their patients and communities. Essentia leaders will be in touch with nurses and staff to safely coordinate the process of returning to work. The withdrawal of the strike notice is a result of an agreement brokered by a federal mediator who is assisting us with bargaining. First contracts take an average of 18 months to negotiate in health care. We have been bargaining first contracts for the nurses and staff who were out on strike for a year or less, depending on the group. We have been meeting with the MNA throughout July and still have several scheduled negotiation sessions before the end of the month. We also now have dates scheduled for August. We look forward to reaching a first contract with our nurses at these locations.
This site provides helpful information about Essentia Health collective bargaining negotiations with the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Essentia Health is privileged to have some of the best nurses in the country. We recognize the important contributions our nurses make as members of our care teams.
Minnesota is consistently ranked among the best states in the nation to work as a nurse. Essentia facilities contribute to this reputation by providing competitive pay and benefits, maintaining a supportive environment for employees, including nurses, and through our shared responsibility to provide high-quality patient care.
We are committed to working in partnership with the MNA to reach mutually agreeable settlements that support continued excellence in patient care and a safe, fulfilling work environment.
This website will be updated during negotiations with the latest information.