Mental health workers at Allina and M Health Fairview set three-day strike
Saint Paul Pioneer PressSep 26, 2022
More than 400 mental health workers at
It will be the second work stoppage for members of the
“It is frustrating that it is coming to this once again.
Workers voted to unionize in late 2021 and 98 percent of the group vote to support the three-day strike.
In a statement,
“We have negotiated in good faith with the union 18 times since they chose to unionize,” the Allina statement said. “Striking does not benefit anyone. However, we will be prepared to continue caring for our community in the event a settlement is not reached.”
There is one date set for negotiations before the strike, which is scheduled to begin
“We know that our staff are facing levels of demand for mental health care never before seen,” M Health Fairview officials said in a statement. “We will continue to bargain in good faith with our colleagues to settle on a contract all parties believe is equal and fair.”
Nurses and mental health workers are pushing for similar improvements in their working conditions, including more staff. Nurses at 15 hospitals in
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