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150+ Doctors Set to Strike Over Contract Dispute
5 Sep
Summary
- Over 150 doctors filed a 10-day strike notice.
- Negotiations for a first contract have failed for three years.
- Doctors seek better conditions and a greater say in patient care.
A group of over 150 physicians affiliated with Allina Health in the Twin Cities has issued a 10-day notice for an unfair labor practice strike. This notice, announced by the Doctors Council-SEIU union, marks a significant escalation in labor relations.
The affected doctors, including hospitalists, OB-GYNs, psychiatrists, and critical care specialists at Mercy Hospital, have been in negotiations for a first contract for three years without resolution. The union emphasizes that their goal is to secure better working conditions and a stronger voice in patient care.
Members of the union voted with 91% approval to authorize the strike. The planned strike is scheduled to take place over four days, from September 14 through September 17. Allina Health has been contacted for comment.
