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Published October 8, 2026 6:26 PM CDT
Allina hospice nurses strike over stalled contract
A group of 65 Allina hospice nurses plan to walk off the job on Monday after negotiations for a first union contract stalled. Represented by SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa, the nurses authorized a one-day strike over wages, economic proposals, and work-life balance after nearly a year of bargaining.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Allina hospice nurses announced a tentative agreement for a union contract following more than a year of negotiations and a 7-day strike last month.
READ MORE: Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
SEIU Hospice Nurses reach tentative agreement for union contract
By the numbers:
The union said the tentative agreement includes the following highlights:
- A "union wage scale" that guarantees additional raises up to 20 years of nursing experience
- Immediate wage increases for all hospice nurses, with an average first-year increase of 10%
- Annual compensation increases for all nurses of 3% in year two and 3% in year three of the agreement
- 1.5x pay for overtime
- A "more fair" mileage-reimbursement system
What they're saying:
Abby MacDonald, a member of the SEIU bargaining team, shared the following statement:
"We are incredibly proud to have won this Tentative Agreement, which represents meaningful progress toward addressing the key issues hospice nurses have been fighting to change. We are deeply grateful to every member of our bargaining unit, as well as our patients, our community, and our fellow unions who stood with us throughout this fight. The support helped us push for the changes necessary to recruit and retain the best nurses to do this critical work. Through organizing, bargaining, and two ULP strikes, we demonstrated, and experienced, the incredible power of solidarity. This fight has strengthened our collective voice and will continue to guide us as we work to ensure that the essential work of caring for dying patients and their families is respected, valued, and supported. This victory belongs to all of us."
What's next:
The union said the ratification vote is set for next Monday.
Allina Health statement
The other side:
Allina Health released the following statement:
"Allina Health is pleased to share it has reached a tentative agreement with its hospice nurses represented by SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa. The agreement will need to be ratified by union members in the coming days."
The Source: This story uses information shared by the SEIU Hospice Nurses Union, Allina Health and previous FOX 9 reporting.
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