MNA Negotiation

MNA Negotiation Overview

Page updated: 4/17/2025

North Memorial Health and the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) union have begun contract negotiations to determine the terms of the next three-year contract for Robbinsdale Hospital, Air Care and Hospice nurses represented by MNA.

Our goal is to work to reach a fair and reasonable agreement in a timely manner to ensure our focus remains on patient care, while keeping team members well-informed throughout the process.

This page is a one-stop resource to find:

  • An overview of North’s approach to the negotiation process, including guiding principles, a timeline and key milestones
  • Updates on our negotiation status and next steps
  • Information, resources and policies relevant to the negotiation
  • Contact information and team support resources

Key Dates and Milestones

  • April 3: Day 1 of bargaining complete
  • April 8: Day 2 of bargaining complete
  • April 15: Day 3 of bargaining complete
  • April 24: Proposed bargaining session
  • May 6: Proposed bargaining session
  • May 13: Proposed bargaining session
  • May 20: Proposed bargaining session
  • May 31: The current MNA contract at Robbinsdale Hospital expires

Note: These negotiations are specific to the Robbinsdale Hospital MNA contract. Bargaining sessions will be held regularly until a tentative agreement is reached. Dates for the first contract negotiations for nurses at Maple Grove Hospital have not yet been scheduled. 

Negotiation Updates & Announcements

April 17, 2025

On Tuesday, April 15, the North Memorial Health bargaining team met with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) for the third day of negotiations. No tentative agreements were made yesterday, although we did discuss a number of key topics and proposals:

  1. The union presented a petition for observers, and we do not think this creates a productive negotiation environment.
  2. The union presented their wage proposal of 18% over three years along with a number of other economic proposals that would be financially devastating for us to agree to.
  3. We discussed workplace safety; a topic we agree is very important to all team members.
  4. We discussed counter proposals dealing with a request for information from the MNA and salary experience credits.

Read the full update.

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Our Guiding Principles

Our Negotiation Guiding Principles focus on:

  • Commitment to Patient Care & Nursing Excellence
  • Workplace & Financial Stewardship
  • Fair Negotiation Process
  • Professionalism & Communication
  • Transparency & Accountability

North Memorial Health’s top priority is providing safe, high-quality care for our patients. We put our patients and their best interests first in all that we do; this commitment remains unchanged during this negotiation process. Our goal will be to reach an agreement with MNA in a timely manner to prevent a lengthy negotiation process, which can be a distraction/barrier to patient care.  

North Memorial Health will negotiate fairly with MNA and we hope both sides are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships between our nurses and our system.

Frequently Asked Questions

The current MNA contract at Robbinsdale Hospital expires on May 31. We expect bargaining sessions between MNA and the North negotiations team to begin April 3 and to occur regularly until a tentative agreement is reached. Our goal is to work to reach a reasonable agreement in a timely manner to keep our focus on patient care.  
 
Dates for the first contract negotiations for nurses at Maple Grove Hospital have not yet been scheduled.

No. These negotiations are specific to the Robbinsdale Hospital MNA contract, which includes Robbinsdale Hospital, Air Care and Hospice nurses. Timing for the first contract negotiations for nurses at Maple Grove Hospital have not yet been set.

We will keep leaders, nurses and team members updated as appropriate on our negotiation status and next steps through regular brief email updates, accessible online information and resources following each bargaining session.

Nursing and Health in Minnesota at a Glance

  • Minneapolis is one of the top 10 healthiest cities in the U.S., according to a 2025 study that assesses green space, food, fitness and the quality of healthcare available. WalletHub
  • When adjusting for cost of living, Minnesota’s registered nurses earn the second highest average hourly wage in the U.S. in 2025. Becker’s Hospital Review
  • Minnesota’s wages and low turnover rank contributed to its ranking as one of the top 5 states to work as a nurse in 2024. IPASS
  • In 2024, 165,642 nurses had current licensure in Minnesota. Minnesota Board of Nursing

Resources

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