US: Nurses' strike to continue through Sept. 14

Event

Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) will continue to strike through Sept. 14 to demand higher wages. According to the MNA, approximately 15,000 nurses are participating in the strike, concentrated in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, and Moose Lake. The labor action will likely impact healthcare services at hospitals throughout its duration.

MNA has set up rallies and picket lines at hospitals throughout the state. Violence is unlikely, but police may monitor larger gatherings as a precaution. Localized transport disruptions are possible near gatherings of striking nurses.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments at affected healthcare facilities through Sept. 14. Plan for medical service disruptions. Contact healthcare facilities in advance for information about wait times, which could vary among hospitals and clinics. Exercise caution near any protests.