In reality, a union vote only determines whether or not the union is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as the bargaining unit representative for nurses. If you decided later that the MNA is not representing your best interests, the process to legally remove the union is difficult and Essentia would be prohibited from helping.

Voting “no” on a proposed contract only means that the parties will go back to the negotiating table to continue negotiating. If bargaining reaches an impasse, the union can call a strike.

Simply put, if the MNA is elected as your representative the union is likely here to stay – even if you end up disappointed with the outcome of negotiations.