International Falls nurses reach contract agreement
It took nearly a year of standing strong for a fair contract that protects safe patient care for Rainy Lake Medical Center nurses to reach a tentative agreement with management.
Negotiators recently agreed on a new three-year contract.
"We reached a fair settlement that ensures nurses continue to provide quality care to our patients," said Bargaining Unit Co-Chair Sarah Arch. "As we said to the community and management during negotiations, our contract keeps patients safe. When nurses can exercise their professional judgment and advocate for patients, everyone wins."
"The community's support was key for reaching a fair contract and was greatly appreciated," said Bargaining Unit Co-Chair Wendy Sutch. "The signs posted in businesses, homes and car windows throughout the community show the public understands the important role that nurses play in patient care and safety."
Members will vote on the contract August 18.
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About MNA:
With more than 20,000 members in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, MNA is the leading organization for registered nurses in the Midwest and is among the oldest and largest representatives of RNs for collective bargaining in the nation. Established in 1905, MNA is a multi-purpose organization that fosters high standards for nursing education and practice, and works to advance the profession through legislative activity. MNA is an affiliate of National Nurses United.
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About NNU:
National Nurses United, with close to 185,000 members in every state, is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history.
NNU was founded in 2009, unifying three of the most active, progressive organizations in the U.S. - and the major voices of unionized nurses - in the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, United American Nurses, and Massachusetts Nurses Association. |
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