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Essentia Health advanced practice providers move toward ULP strike vote

“We’re not asking for luxury. We’re asking for the respect and autonomy to care for people properly and the basic right to speak up without risking our jobs.” -- Sara Feldbrugge, an APP at Essentia

MNA nurses request mediation in negotiations with Essentia Health

“We didn’t become nurses to play legal chess. We are here to save lives. However, Essentia’s refusal to address real workplace concerns is endangering our patients.” -- Katie Murray, an RN at Essentia-Duluth

Nurses picket Duluth, Twin Cities hospitals seeking new contracts that prioritize patient safety

Nurses picket Duluth, Twin Cities hospitals seeking new contracts that prioritize patient safety

“Unsafe staffing levels are hurting our patients. Nurses know it. Patients know it. And hospital executives know it. But those same executives continue to prioritize profits over safe patient care.” -- Megan Finnegan, RN at Aspirus-St. Luke’s in Duluth

Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

“Patients are facing longer waits, and overworked staff are facing dangerous conditions. Nurses are taking action because our healthcare system cannot afford more delays or excuses. It’s time to put patients before profits.” -- Chris Rubesch, RN, President of the Minnesota Nurses Association

Minnesota Nurses Association: Essentia executives choosing PR over patients

Minnesota Nurses Association: Essentia executives choosing PR over patients

“We’ll keep fighting for safe staffing levels because it’s what our patients deserve – and we’re done asking quietly.” -- Chris Rubesch, an Essentia nurse and president of the Minnesota Nurses Association

Certified physician assistant Elizabeth Siikarla joins Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic

Certified physician assistant Elizabeth Siikarla joins Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic

Essentia East Market APPs honor union anniversary, call for return to bargaining table

Essentia East Market APPs honor union anniversary, call for return to bargaining table

“By ignoring our union and refusing to come to the bargaining table, Essentia is ignoring the very people who are essential to the care and well-being of patients across Minnesota. We deserve better than this. We deserve respect.” -- Neissa Boehm