Essentia Health recognizes the MNA as the union representing clinic nurses at Essentia Health Duluth Clinic 1st Street. Essentia Health is committed to working through the usual process of bargaining in good faith to come to a mutually agreeable contract.
Bargaining on a new first contract began on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below is a representative sample of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the bargaining process and what it means for MNA and Essentia Health.
The current agreement covers approximately 90 clinic (ambulatory) nurses in the 1st Street building in Duluth.
1st Street clinic nurses voted to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association in 2024. We are beginning to negotiate a first contract. We will participate in good faith bargaining in pursuit of a contract that benefits our nurses and our organization. Most importantly, we will strive to reach an agreement that allows us to continue providing high-quality care close to home for the patients we are privileged to serve in the Twin Ports and the surrounding communities.
The process of negotiating a first contract can take many months. We will provide updates on this site as negotiations progress.
Still Have a Question?
For additional information or relevant questions not addressed here, email the Essentia Health team at bargaining@essentiahealth.org.
