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Job Posting: Internal Organizer Member Action Center

March 6, 2024

Job Posting for Internal Organizer in Member Action Center

Job Posting: Internal Organizer Member Action Center

SEIU HCMN & IA Members Ratify Agreement with Planned Parenthood, Historic First Union Contract Now Official

January 18, 2024

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa members voted with overwhelming majority support to ratify agreement

SEIU HCMN & IA Members Ratify Agreement with Planned Parenthood, Historic First Union Contract Now Official

Planned Parenthood NCS Workers with SEIU Reach Tentative Agreement for First Union Contract

January 16, 2024

Management and members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa reach deal following group unionizing in 2022

Planned Parenthood NCS Workers with SEIU Reach Tentative Agreement for First Union Contract

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Executive Board’s Statement Calling for Ceasefire.

January 11, 2024

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa mourns the countless lives lost and communities destroyed between October 7th and today. Our members have lost family and friends in both Gaza and Israel.

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Executive Board’s Statement Calling for Ceasefire.

Our Union in the News!

November 15, 2023

Thanks to all members who turned out to vote in the local elections last week! Our Union made a huge difference for the candidates we supported.

Our Union in the News!

Congratulations Whitewater Nursing Home Members on TA!

November 15, 2023

Congratulations to the members at Whitewater Nursing Home in St. Charles, Minnesota on reaching a TA for their best contract yet! Members will be voting later this week on the Tentative Agreement.

Congratulations Whitewater Nursing Home Members on TA!

President Gulley Virtual Office Hours

November 15, 2023

3rd Wednesday of the month from 2pm – 6pm

President Gulley Virtual Office Hours

Nursing home worker survey results highlight Minnesota short staffing crisis

October 11, 2023

Nine in 10 Minnesota nursing home workers say they struggle to afford basic needs, driving high turnover in the industry. Overwhelmed by short staffing, workers look to a collective voice, increased wages to improve jobs.

Nursing home worker survey results highlight Minnesota short staffing crisis

Nursing Home Worker Advocates Celebrate Appointment to New Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

August 15, 2023

Group must meet for first time in the 30 days following official filing to begin work setting workforce standards for nursing homes across the state

Nursing Home Worker Advocates Celebrate Appointment to New Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

Statement on dissolution of planned merger between Sanford Health, M Health Fairview

July 28, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Statement on dissolution of planned merger between Sanford Health, M Health Fairview

Arbitrator Rules for Union in Allina Flu Shot Case

July 25, 2023

Earlier this month, we received the long-awaited decision from Arbitrator Steven Rutzick regarding our system-wide/all affected grievance challenging Allina’s mandatory flu vaccination policy.

Arbitrator Rules for Union in Allina Flu Shot Case

Rainbow Health Workers Reach Tentative Agreement for First Union Contract

June 9, 2023

Management and members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa reach deal following group unionizing in 2022

Rainbow Health Workers Reach Tentative Agreement for First Union Contract

MN Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Passage of Groundbreaking, First-In-The-Nation 'Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board' With Authority to Set Standards Like Pay and Benefits

May 30, 2023

Board will bring together workers, owners and gov’t reps and has power to raise labor standards in the industry to finally address the staffing crisis hurting Minnesota families

MN Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Passage of Groundbreaking, First-In-The-Nation 'Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board' With Authority to Set Standards Like Pay and Benefits

SEIU Members at Allina Ratify Tentative Agreement, Praise Big Gains for Frontline Healthcare Workers in First Contracts

May 22, 2023

Agreement was reached early May 10th, just days ahead of planned ULP Strike

SEIU Members at Allina Ratify Tentative Agreement, Praise Big Gains for Frontline Healthcare Workers in First Contracts

Home Care Contract With Historic Wage Increases Passes Minnesota Legislature and Heads to Gov. Walz’s Desk

May 22, 2023

Deal that was reached in January is ratified and funded by House and Senate following conference committee, bringing multiple big gains, including huge 25-48% wage increases, that will help address the state’s severe shortage of care workers

Home Care Contract With Historic Wage Increases Passes Minnesota Legislature and Heads to Gov. Walz’s Desk

Allina Health Workers Announce May 15th Start for 7-Day ULP Strike if No Deal is Reached

May 4, 2023

Workers spoke out Thursday about need for action as SEIU Healthcare MN & IA set to file10-day notice of intent to strike

Allina Health Workers Announce May 15th Start for 7-Day ULP Strike if No Deal is Reached

Allina Health Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize ULP Strike if No Deal Is Reached

April 26, 2023

No dates set, but multiple groups who are members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa could move towards strike at any point

Allina Health Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize ULP Strike if No Deal Is Reached

Planned Parenthood Workers Set Deadline To Visit Capitol to Demand that PPNCS CEO Ruth Richardson Rehire Fired Worker Grace Larson

April 19, 2023

For Immediate Release

Planned Parenthood Workers Set Deadline To Visit Capitol to Demand that PPNCS CEO Ruth Richardson Rehire Fired Worker Grace Larson

Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Push for Historic 'Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board' Bill in Minnesota

April 13, 2023

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota praise push for bill that would raise labor standards in the industry and to help address the staffing crisis.

Nursing Home Workers Celebrate Push for Historic 'Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board' Bill in Minnesota

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Clinic Sector)

April 10, 2023

Job posting for Internal Organizer in Clinic sector.

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Clinic Sector)

SEIU Home Care Workers Win Historic Wage Increases in Tentative Agreement With Gov. Walz and State of Minnesota

January 6, 2023

Deal reached early Friday morning sees multiple big gains, including huge 25-48% wage increases, that will help address the state’s severe shortage of care workers

SEIU Home Care Workers Win Historic Wage Increases in Tentative Agreement With Gov. Walz and State of Minnesota

Union Negotiations for Over 20,000 Home Care Workers in Minnesota Give Gov. Walz First Chance With DFL Majority to Show MN is a Union State By Addressing Care Crisis

December 1, 2022

To address massive shortages of these critical workers – mostly women and people of color – the union bargaining team is proposing wages above $20, access to overtime, and retirement to recruit new workers to care for MN seniors and people with disabilities

Union Negotiations for Over 20,000 Home Care Workers in Minnesota Give Gov. Walz First Chance With DFL Majority to Show MN is a Union State By Addressing Care Crisis

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Express Opposition to Proposed Merger of Sanford, M Health Fairview

November 17, 2022

“We oppose this merger because we worry it could lead to increased prices for patients and lower wages for the essential workers who care directly for our families."

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Express Opposition to Proposed Merger of Sanford, M Health Fairview

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa President Jamie Gulley and Leadership Team Re-Elected

November 3, 2022

Leaders voted to another three-year term to lead Union of nearly 50,000 healthcare workers

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa President Jamie Gulley and Leadership Team Re-Elected

Union Food Service Workers at Mayo Reach Deal With Employer Morrison Healthcare

October 27, 2022

New deal, which sees huge wage increases and other gains for hundreds of workers, follows informational picket in August

Union Food Service Workers at Mayo Reach Deal With Employer Morrison Healthcare

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Recertify Union with SEIU HCMNIA

October 26, 2022

98.6% voted “yes” to maintain their union with 57% of members taking part in the election.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Recertify Union with SEIU HCMNIA

SEIU & MHealth Mental Health Workers Reach Tentative Agreement

October 4, 2022

After a marathon 12-hour bargaining session that ended at 10 p.m. Monday evening, the 350 mental health workers at MHealth Fairview who are members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa announced a tentative agreement on a first union contract.

SEIU & MHealth Mental Health Workers Reach Tentative Agreement

UNION NEWS – SEIU Methodist

October 1, 2022

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital - Union News

UNION NEWS – SEIU Methodist

STRIKE DATE SET: Mental Health Workers at MHealth Fairview & Allina Health File 10-day Notice, Set Three-day Strike to Start Oct. 3rd

September 27, 2022

The members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa continue yearlong fight for improvements for patients and workers, set strike dates as fight for fair first contract continues

STRIKE DATE SET: Mental Health Workers at MHealth Fairview & Allina Health File 10-day Notice, Set Three-day Strike to Start Oct. 3rd

STRIKE VOTE: MN Mental Health Workers at MHealth Fairview & Allina Health Announce 98% Support for ULP Strike

September 7, 2022

The members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa continue yearlong fight for improvements for patients and workers, vote to strike for second time as fight for fair 1st contract continues

STRIKE VOTE: MN Mental Health Workers at MHealth Fairview & Allina Health Announce 98% Support for ULP Strike

Scholarship Month - Apply by 8/31

August 16, 2022

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa offers six scholarship opportunities, awarded twice per year (spring/fall) for use at any accredited post-secondary institution.

Scholarship Month - Apply by 8/31

JOB POSTING: Internal Organizer - Iowa

July 25, 2022

Job Posting for Internal Organizer in Iowa Sector

JOB POSTING: Internal Organizer - Iowa

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Home Care)

July 25, 2022

Job posting for Internal Organizer in Home Care sector.

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Home Care)

Planned Parenthood North Central States Workers Announce Victory in Union Election with 90% Voting YES to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa

July 22, 2022

Election covered hundreds of frontline healthcare workers in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

Planned Parenthood North Central States Workers Announce Victory in Union Election with 90% Voting YES to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa

CLAIM YOUR ESSENTIAL WORKER PAY by 7/22 @5p

June 24, 2022

The Frontline Worker Pay application website is live! The Frontline Worker Pay application is open June 8 through July 22, 2022 at 5pm. Eligible workers will have 45 days to apply for Frontline Worker Pay.

CLAIM YOUR ESSENTIAL WORKER PAY by 7/22 @5p

Frontline Worker Pay Tele-Town Hall

June 9, 2022

Join the Call on Monday, June 13 at 7:00pm

Frontline Worker Pay Tele-Town Hall

Planned Parenthood North Central States Workers File For Union Election

May 26, 2022

Planned Parenthood North Central States Workers File For Union Election With Majority Support to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa

Planned Parenthood North Central States Workers File For Union Election

SEIU Nursing Home & Home Care Workers Call on Legislature to Finish Their Work

May 24, 2022

Workers Call on Leaders to Support the Healthcare Workers Who Have Given So Much During COVID To Keep MN Families Healthy

SEIU Nursing Home & Home Care Workers Call on Legislature to Finish Their Work

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Endorses Ryan Winkler

May 10, 2022

Endorsement: SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Endorses DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler for Hennepin County Attorney

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Endorses Ryan Winkler

SEIU Celebrates Lab Professionals Week

April 25, 2022

This week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!

SEIU Celebrates Lab Professionals Week

Healthcare Workers at Rainbow Health Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union with SEIU Healthcare MN & IA

March 30, 2022

95% support in election ballots counted Wednesday

Healthcare Workers at Rainbow Health Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union with SEIU Healthcare MN & IA

Mayo Rochester Methodist Campus Ratify New Agreement

March 29, 2022

On March 28th, members who work at Mayo Rochester Methodist Campus overwhelmingly voted to ratify their new agreement.

Mayo Rochester Methodist Campus Ratify New Agreement

Job Posting: Labor Union Canvasser

March 25, 2022

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa is hiring Canvassers to help home care workers build their labor union.

Job Posting: Labor Union Canvasser

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Merger

March 25, 2022

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa MERGE to bring 50,000 healthcare workers together to fight for respect, protection and pay!

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Merger

Special Convention March 16

March 16, 2022

Register for the special convention today!

Special Convention March 16

Job Posting: Organizer in Training

March 8, 2022

The SEIU Organizer‐in‐Training (OIT) Program is 12‐month training program.

Job Posting: Organizer in Training

After Unanimous Strike Vote, Healthcare Workers at Minnesota Epilepsy Group File 10-Day Notice for ULP Strike

March 3, 2022

5-Day ULP strike would begin Monday, March 14th if no agreement is reached Members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota voted in February to authorize ULP strike if MEG management continue to offer proposals that leave healthcare heroes feeling undervalued

After Unanimous Strike Vote, Healthcare Workers at Minnesota Epilepsy Group File 10-Day Notice for ULP Strike

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Long Term Care)

March 1, 2022

Job Posting for Internal Organizer in Long Term Care

Job Posting: Internal Organizer (Long Term Care)

In Midst of HIV Outbreak* and Challenges of COVID-19, Frontline Workers at Rainbow Health File For Union Election to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota In Fight for Safety, Stability and Respect

February 21, 2022

After CEO and Board Refused to Voluntarily Recognize the Union, Workers Will Start Vote in The Coming Weeks to Form Their Union

In Midst of HIV Outbreak* and Challenges of COVID-19, Frontline Workers at Rainbow Health File For Union Election to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota In Fight for Safety, Stability and Respect

Healthcare Workers at Minnesota Epilepsy Group Unanimously Vote to Authorize a 5-Day Strike

February 18, 2022

With union contract expired, bargaining team could announce strike dates at any time

Healthcare Workers at Minnesota Epilepsy Group Unanimously Vote to Authorize a 5-Day Strike

Therapists At Abbott Northwestern Vote to Join SEIU HCMN

February 9, 2022

Continuing Wave of Healthcare Worker Organizing in Minnesota

Therapists At Abbott Northwestern Vote to Join SEIU HCMN

Deer River Strike Averted; Tentative Agreement Reached for New Contract

February 4, 2022

Agreement comes just days before members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota were set to hold a five-day ULP strike

Deer River Strike Averted; Tentative Agreement Reached for New Contract

Deer River Members Announce Five Day ULP Strike to Begin Monday

February 1, 2022

Workers at Essentia Health Deer River in northern Minnesota will strike if bargaining committee is unable to reach deal with management

Deer River Members Announce Five Day ULP Strike to Begin Monday

January is Scholarship Month

January 3, 2022

Our Local offers six scholarship opportunities, awarded twice per year

January is Scholarship Month

Sign the Emergency Investments for HC Workers Petition

December 21, 2021

Support Emergency Investments for all Healthcare Workers in Minnesota

Sign the Emergency Investments for HC Workers Petition

In First Ever Full Ruling, Minnesota’s Public Employment Relations Board Sides With Home Care Workers Denied Their Right To Bargain Over COVID Pay

November 9, 2021

Ruling Requires Bargaining Between State and Home Care Union over Back Pay for Home Care Workers -- Hundreds of Workers Never Saw Pay Increase Required by State Legislature

In First Ever Full Ruling, Minnesota’s Public Employment Relations Board Sides With Home Care Workers Denied Their Right To Bargain Over COVID Pay

New Member Vice President for Twin City Hospitals

November 9, 2021

Please join us in congratulating and thanking James for his tireless advocacy and relentlessly fighting for our membership.

New Member Vice President for Twin City Hospitals

Methodist Hospital Workers March on the Boss!

November 9, 2021

We call on Methodist Hospital to listen to their workers and make real changes to address the staffing crisis!

Methodist Hospital Workers March on the Boss!

Three SEIU members elected to City Hall!

November 9, 2021

Thank you to all of the Union members who voted in local elections last week!

Three SEIU members elected to City Hall!

Allina Mental Health Workers Join Wave of Union Organizing After Overwhelmingly Voting to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota

October 21, 2021

Mail ballots counted Wednesday saw 99% of essential, frontline healthcare workers voting to join the union to improve patient care, working conditions

Allina Mental Health Workers Join Wave of Union Organizing After Overwhelmingly Voting to Join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota

Allina Vaccine Policy Negotiations Reach Impasse

September 30, 2021

Yesterday, the Union bargaining committee met for a third time with Allina about their proposed mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy. While we made some progress in bargaining there were three items on which Allina management informed our Union they could not agree and would need to consider with Allina leadership.

Allina Vaccine Policy Negotiations Reach Impasse

350 Mental Health Workers at M-Health Fairview Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize With SEIU Healthcare

September 28, 2021

98% of mail ballots counted Tuesday supported union in critical election for essential, frontline healthcare workers

350 Mental Health Workers at M-Health Fairview Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize With SEIU Healthcare

HERO Pay Bonuses at Children’s Hospitals

September 27, 2021

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota applauds the decision by Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota to provide HERO Pay bonuses

HERO Pay Bonuses at Children’s Hospitals

Pharmacy Techs at Allina’s United and Mercy Hospitals vote overwhelmingly to join SEIU

September 27, 2021

Last week, Pharmacy Techs at Allina’s United and Mercy Hospitals voted overwhelmingly to join our Union!

Pharmacy Techs at Allina’s United and Mercy Hospitals vote overwhelmingly to join SEIU

Convention Resolutions

September 20, 2021

Full text from Convention Resolutions

Convention Resolutions

2021 Convention Resolutions

September 20, 2021

Full text of the 2021 SEIU HCMN Member Convention Resolutions

2021 Convention Resolutions

Register for the Virtual Member Convention

September 15, 2021

Register for the Convention today!

Register for the Virtual Member Convention

TeleTown Hall - Hero Pay and Vaccine Mandates

August 13, 2021

TeleTown Hall Info From August 10, 2021

TeleTown Hall - Hero Pay and Vaccine Mandates

Support Hero Pay for all Healthcare Workers in Minnesota

August 11, 2021

Minnesota healthcare workers deserve HERO PAY!

Support Hero Pay for all Healthcare Workers in Minnesota

Allina Regina Hospital Workers in Hastings Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize ULP Strike if No Deal is Reached

June 30, 2021

Members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota voted Monday to authorize ULP strike if Allina management continue to offer proposals that leave healthcare heroes feeling undervalued.

Allina Regina Hospital Workers in Hastings Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize ULP Strike if No Deal is Reached

Home Care Workers & Clients Celebrate Legislature Funding and Ratifying Contract and Making Other Policy Changes That Will Help Tens of Thousands of Families"

June 30, 2021

Groundbreaking agreement that covers nearly 29,000 workers will raise pay floor to $15.25

Home Care Workers & Clients Celebrate Legislature Funding and Ratifying Contract and Making Other Policy Changes That Will Help Tens of Thousands of Families"

Big Contract Win at NorthShore Whitewater Nursing Home in St. Charles, Minnesota!

June 16, 2021

Last week, the members at NorthShore Whitewater Nursing Home in St. Charles, Minnesota reached a tentative agreement on a fantastic new contract!

Big Contract Win at NorthShore Whitewater Nursing Home in St. Charles, Minnesota!

Children’s Hospital Members Picket for Safe Staffing!

June 16, 2021

Last week, SEIU and MNA members came together to picket for safe staffing at Children’s Hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul!

Children’s Hospital Members Picket for Safe Staffing!

Happy Pride Month

June 16, 2021

This month we continue to celebrate Pride as we strive for inclusion and equality.

Happy Pride Month

Minimum Wage Going Up in Minneapolis/St. Paul!

June 16, 2021

On July 1st, the minimum wage is going up in both Minneapolis and St. Paul and more than 60,000 workers will be getting a raise as a result!

Minimum Wage Going Up in Minneapolis/St. Paul!

Some Personal News

June 16, 2021

Some personal news from President Jamie Gulley.

Some Personal News

Making Sure Our Voices Are Heard at the State Capitol

March 2, 2021

Every spring, members of our Union gather at the state Capitol in St. Paul for Lobby Day for a big rally and small-group visits with our state representatives and senators. That kind of big gathering is not possible this year.

Making Sure Our Voices Are Heard at the State Capitol

Tragedy at Allina Buffalo Clinic

February 16, 2021

Last week, there was a tragic mass-shooting at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. The clinic is located about a mile from the hospital which is represented by our Union.

Tragedy at Allina Buffalo Clinic

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

January 19, 2021

Each year in January we work to educate all members of our Union on the special importance of Martin Luther King to our union and the labor movement.

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

SEIU Principles and FAQ on COVID-19 Vaccine

January 6, 2021

Last month, thousands of SEIU healthcare workers around the country and in Minnesota started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine!

SEIU Principles and FAQ on COVID-19 Vaccine

SEIU Sues Monarch Nursing Home Corporation

January 6, 2021

In December, our Union filed a lawsuit in Federal court against the Monarch Nursing Home chain over their refusal to arbitrate Union grievances.

SEIU Sues Monarch Nursing Home Corporation

COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Results

December 11, 2020

Over the last two weeks our Union has been conducting a membership survey with important questions related to newly developed COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Results

Letter to Minnesota Department of Health Vaccine Advisory Group

December 11, 2020

On Friday, our Union submitted a formal letter on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Minnesota.

Letter to Minnesota Department of Health Vaccine Advisory Group