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Frequently Asked Questions

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

WEBAs an Essentia Health nurse colleague, you have the right to: Sign or refuse to sign a union card or petition in support of the union. Vote “no” (against unionization) if you are an …

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What if I work remotely

WEBIf the MNA files a petition seeking an election at any Essentia Health ambulatory clinic, the NLRB would decide which nurses are eligible to vote and what manner the election will …

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Essentia Health announced a wage increase for ambulatory nurses …

WEBA Essentia Health announced a wage increase for ambulatory nurses at the same time that the MNA filed a petition for election at the 1st Street Clinic. Should we thank the MNA for …

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Would Essentia Health ambulatory clinic nurses automatically get …

WEBNo. Nurses working at any Essentia Health ambulatory clinic would not automatically get anything different or better simply as a result of electing the union.Changes to terms and …

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What’s the difference between “union dues” and “service fees” (i.e

WEBA What’s the difference between “union dues” and “service fees” (i.e., “representation fees”)? If the MNA is elected at any Essentia Health ambulatory clinic, then nurses at …

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Why do Essentia leaders oppose unionization for Essentia Health

WEBA Why do Essentia leaders oppose unionization for Essentia Health ambulatory clinic nurses? We value our ability to work directly with our nurse colleagues. In our opinion, …

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What job classifications are included in the bargaining unit the …

WEBOn Monday, November 27, 2023, the MNA filed a petition for election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking an election and the right to represent full-time …

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What does “good faith bargaining” mean

WEBIn good-faith bargaining, the law does not require either side to agree to any proposal submitted by the other. This means if the MNA is elected to represent any Essentia …

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The NLRB Election Process Archives

WEBWhat happens immediately after the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) files a petition for election to represent any Essentia Health ambulatory clinic nurses? After a petition …

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How much will RNs be expected to pay in monthly union dues

WEBThe MNA charges bargaining unit members $76.20 in monthly dues or service fees. This equals $914.40 annually. All nurses who hold an FTE (unlike casual RNs) would be …

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Why aren’t APPs in the East Market compensated on the same …

WEBLike other health systems, Essentia Health has grown as several smaller organizations came together to form a large integrated health system. This growth benefits the …

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What if I’m not scheduled to work on Feb. 6

WEBThe NLRB is permitting mail-ballot voting only for eligible voters who are not regularly scheduled to physically report to work at the 1 st Street Building location. All other …

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Union Representation and Membership Archives

WEBWe encourage you to ask the MNA for a copy of the union’s by-laws/constitution. Unions…

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What happens immediately after the Minnesota Nurses …

WEBAfter a petition seeking an election is filed, the NLRB reviews the union’s petition for election and may issue a decision to schedule an election. Elections usually take place a number …

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Has Essentia Health hired a consulting firm to assist with the APP

WEBA Has Essentia Health hired a consulting firm to assist with the APP organizing campaign? Yes. As health care administrators, Essentia Health leaders are not experts in union …

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When and where are NLRB elections scheduled

WEBThe MNA has filed petitions for elections with the NLRB seeking to represent nurses at Duluth Clinic 1 st Street Building and Duluth Clinic 2 nd Street Building.. Nurses at …

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I am feeling bullied by co-workers who support the union. What …

WEBWe regret you’re experiencing peer pressure from others; this type of pressure is common when unions are involved. All Essentia nurses have the right to choose to support and …

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Why do Essentia leaders oppose unionization for Essentia Health

WEBWe regret you’re experiencing peer pressure from others; this type of pressure is common when…

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