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Minnesota Nurses Association Representing more than 22K RNs in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

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MNA emergency department nurses at Unity Hospital marched on the boss to raise concerns about workplace safety and viole...
05/29/2026

MNA emergency department nurses at Unity Hospital marched on the boss to raise concerns about workplace safety and violence. Over 200 nurses signed a petition calling on hospital management to follow contract language, ensure additional security staff in the emergency department and stop any further changes to security staffing throughout the Allina system. 💪

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association announced the endorsement of 9 candidates for the Minnesota House and Senat...
05/27/2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association announced the endorsement of 9 candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate. The candidates are recognized for their commitment to partnering with nurses to make progress on key issues that impact nurses, patients, and communities.

Candidates endorsed are recognized for their commitment to partnering with nurses to make progress on key issues that impact nurses, patients, and communities, which include: Abdi Daisane (HD1 4A); Zach Dorholt (HD 14B); Darci Smith (HD 37A); Aisha Elmquist (HD 40A); Christos Jensen (HD 52A); Hunter Cantrell (HD 55B); Kristy Janigo (SD 37); Liz Reyer (SD 52); Paul Cumings (SD 53).

🔗 Click the link to read the full press release: https://mnnurses.org/nurses-announce-9-new-endorsements-in-2026-minnesota-state-house-and-senate-races/

Today Representatives Esther Agbaje and Katie Jones held a press conference joined by DFL Leader Zack Stephenson, DFL Fl...
05/21/2026

Today Representatives Esther Agbaje and Katie Jones held a press conference joined by DFL Leader Zack Stephenson, DFL Floor Leader Jamie Long, HCMC leaders, labor unions including Minnesota Nurses Association & AFSCME Council 5 plus community advocates to celebrate the victory of new state funding to save HCMC. Jeremy Olson-Ehlert, HCMC Tri-Chair and Second Vice President of MNA spoke at the press conference.

The speech is below 👇

https://youtu.be/vTCAiPerVus?si=OImURXTVzSgv2eVg

Tonight, family, friends, and community members will hold a vigil for MNA nurse Jessica Omoke. The vigil will take place...
05/20/2026

Tonight, family, friends, and community members will hold a vigil for MNA nurse Jessica Omoke. The vigil will take place at Soo Line Park in Crystal, MN at 7:30pm. Jessica's family has also started a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and support during this difficult time.

GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/2ae371c9f

North Memorial nurses held a mini Day on the Hill last week. Nurses talked with elected officials about their fight for ...
05/18/2026

North Memorial nurses held a mini Day on the Hill last week. Nurses talked with elected officials about their fight for a fair first contract at Maple Grove Hospital and greater accountability from hospital leadership. Thank you State Representative Kristin Bahner for meeting with nurses!

Update from City of Crystal Police Department:5/15/26 6:30pmDuring a search of the area surrounding Jessica’s last known...
05/15/2026

Update from City of Crystal Police Department:

5/15/26 6:30pm

During a search of the area surrounding Jessica’s last known location, a deceased person was located. The deceased person is now with the Hennepin county medical examiner, with a positive identification of the person pending. At this time the search has ceased.

We want to thank the communities of Crystal and Maple Grove, along with our local medical community for their willingness to assist in the search. Jessica‘s family is requesting privacy at this time.

The Crystal Police Department is continuing an ongoing investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.

We would also like to thank the following entities for their partnership in this investigation- Northstar Search and Rescue, the Maple Grove, Police Department, the Hennepin County sheriffs office, and the Hennepin County medical examiners office.

*****ORIGINAL POST *****

MNA nurse Jessica Akersid Omoke has been reported missing. Police in Crystal say she was last seen on Wednesday at 10pm in Maple Grove wearing navy blue scrubs. Anyone with information about Jessica should call police.

Police in Crystal, Minnesota, are searching for a woman reported missing earlier this week.

Nurses Week Recap 🩺The Minnesota Nurses Association wrapped up a great Nurses Week where nurses engaged with patients an...
05/14/2026

Nurses Week Recap 🩺

The Minnesota Nurses Association wrapped up a great Nurses Week where nurses engaged with patients and community members to raise awareness about the ongoing staffing issues in hospitals. Nurses participated in an informational picket, public comment, contract negotiations and social gatherings!

Nurses applaud legislative deal to save HCMC, protecting patients across Minnesota  (ST. PAUL, Minn) – May 13, 2026 – Af...
05/14/2026

Nurses applaud legislative deal to save HCMC, protecting patients across Minnesota

(ST. PAUL, Minn) – May 13, 2026 – After months of advocacy, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are calling an agreement around new state funding for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) a victory that stabilizes the hospital and protects patient care statewide.

HCMC is Minnesota’s busiest Level I trauma center and a primary safety-net hospital, serving patients from across the state and region.

“Nurses have spent this legislative session making it clear what HCMC means for patients and communities across Minnesota,” said Jeremy Olson-Ehlert, RN, HCMC Tri-Chair and Second Vice President of MNA. “This funding stabilizes the hospital and protects access to care. Lawmakers acted at a critical moment, and this must be the foundation for a long-term solution that reflects this hospital’s role as a statewide asset.”

This funding provides immediate stability for HCMC and safeguards access to care. It reflects a clear understanding of the hospital’s importance to Minnesota’s healthcare system. At the same time, lawmakers must build on this progress with long-term solutions that reflect HCMC’s role as a statewide asset.

“This funding gives us the stability we need to keep experienced nurses at the bedside and continue caring for patients who depend on HCMC,” said Janell Johnson Thiele, RN and HCMC Tri-Chair. “When nurses leave the bedside, patients lose access. This keeps care in place for Minnesotans who depend on this hospital. We must continue to seek permanent funding solutions.”

Without HCMC, patients across Minnesota would face longer transport times, reduced access to specialized care, and increased strain on already full emergency departments.

Additional pressures are ahead, including the impacts of H.R.1 and other federal healthcare policy changes that will strain hospital funding and make it harder for hospitals like HCMC to keep their doors open. This funding protects immediate access to patient care, but it must be the foundation for long-term solutions. Sustaining HCMC — and hospitals facing similar challenges across Minnesota — will require continued action from lawmakers.

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association, joined by community supporters held an informational picket this month to ...
05/13/2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association, joined by community supporters held an informational picket this month to highlight nurses’ concerns at Sanford Health Bemidji Medical Center. Over 400 nurses have been bargaining since February with the hospital as they fight for a contract that values a stabilized workforce, invests in highly skilled nurses and reduces turnover rates that disrupt continuity of care! 💪

Press Release: https://mnnurses.org/nurses-picket-sanford-bemidji-medical-center-seeking-a-new-contract-that-stabilizes-the-workforce/

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