MNA Negotiation / MNA Negotiation Maple Grove Hospital

MNA Negotiations 

Maple Grove Hospital Nurses

After the majority of Maple Grove Hospital nurses who cast a ballot voted in favor of union representation in January, North Memorial Health and the MNA began contract negotiations on May 14.

Note: These negotiations are specific to Maple Grove Hospital.

Important Dates

  • June 11: Proposed bargaining session
  • June 23: Proposed bargaining session

Negotiation Updates

On Wednesday, May 28, we had our second day of negotiations with the MNA and will continue with regular meetings to review proposals. The next bargaining session is scheduled to take place on June 11.

On Wednesday, May 14, we began contract negotiations with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) for nurses at Maple Grove Hospital. In total, the union presented North’s bargaining team with 36 initial proposals, equaling 104 pages of contract language.

Just like our approach to the negotiations currently underway for Robbinsdale Hospital, Air Care and Hospice nurses, the goal is to reach a fair and reasonable agreement in a timely manner to keep the focus on patient care. The next bargaining session is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 28.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. They are specific to nurses at Maple Grove Hospital. This will be a separate contract, and we will negotiate contract language specific to MGH.

The negotiation process began on May 14, and the average time to reach a first agreement is 465 days. This process is not immediate, and many details need to be sorted out before a contract is finalized. During bargaining, nothing changes regarding wages, hours, or working conditions until those terms are negotiated.