Nurses strike at 5 Minnesota hospitals

Editor's Note

Nearly 5,000 Minnesota nurses are on strike after contract talks broke down, the September 5 Modern Healthcare reports.  The walkout at five Minneapolis-St Paul hospitals began Monday, September 5, at 7 am.

The main issues of the negotiations include health insurance, workplace safety, and staffing. Allina Health says it has met the Minnesota Nurses Association union more than half way on issues.

Nearly 5,000 nurses are on strike in Minnesota following a breakdown in contract talks. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the walkout at five Twin Cities hospitals began as scheduled Monday at 7 a.m. The Minnesota Nurses Association and representatives from Allina Health broke off a 22-hour negotiating session early Saturday without agreement.