Mental health workers call off strike at M Health Fairview, but not at Allina
Saint Paul Pioneer PressSep 29, 2022
Mental health workers at M Health Fairview who planned a three-day strike starting Monday will stay on the job while their union colleagues at
A spokesman for the
“The bargaining team can and will refile the strike notice if needed, but are hopeful they are going to be able to reach a deal,”
Meanwhile, Allina mental health workers plan to move forward with their work stoppage after union leaders said officials walked away from negotiations Tuesday and don’t have plans to meet again until October.
“The workers are dealing with unfair labor practices and are not close to a resolution,” Hilbrich’s statement said of talks with Allina leaders.
The union represents about 130 union mental health workers at M Health Fairview facilities and roughly 260 at Allina facilities.
“We remain committed to reaching a fair and equitable contract that honors our team members and our shared goals,” a M Health Fairview spokeswoman said in a statement.
When the mental health workers announced their intent to strike for three days beginning
Mental health workers are pushing for better pay, increased staff and improved safety after voting to unionize in late 2021. They held a one-day strike in May to mark Mental Health Awareness month.
About 15,000 members of the
The coronavirus pandemic has had a broad impact on health care workers with roughly one in five leaving their jobs. Studies show more are expected to leave if conditions don’t improve.
The pandemic has also hurt health systems with a recent report from the
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