How would the MNA collect union dues or fees?
If elected, the MNA would likely negotiate to have union dues or representation fees automatically…
If I vote for the union, am I’m voting to get the things the MNA says they will negotiate – like different healthcare benefits, higher pay, or more paid time off?
No. In an NLRB election, there is only one question on the ballot: “Do you wish…
What’s the harm of voting for the MNA just to see what they can negotiate? If we don’t like what they negotiate, can’t we just vote “no” to the contract and go back to the way things are now?
Electing a union is not like a store purchase you can easily return if you…
When and where has the NLRB scheduled elections at Essentia?
When and where has the NLRB scheduled future elections at Essentia? All NLRB elections are…
What if I work remotely?
If the MNA files a petition seeking an election at any Essentia Health ambulatory clinic,…
What if I’m not scheduled to work on Feb. 6? Can I vote by mail?
The NLRB is permitting mail-ballot voting only for eligible voters who are not regularly scheduled…
I signed a union card [or petition]. Does that obligate me to vote for the MNA?
No. In any union election anyone who previously signed a union card or petition is free…
In my clinic, nurses get floated to other departments. The union supporters are saying that the MNA can force Essentia to stop floating us. Isn’t this true?
No. In negotiations, we would bargain in good faith, but it would also be our objective…
How much will RNs be expected to pay in monthly union dues?
The MNA charges bargaining unit members $76.20 in monthly dues or service fees. This equals…
If the MNA is elected, how long would it take to reach a contract?
It is impossible to predict how long the process might take but we can say…