Aspirus St. Luke’s begins negotiations over new nurses’ contract

Aspirus St. Luke’s has begun contract negotiations with the Minnesota Nurses Association(MNA) regarding the contract for bedside nurses, which is now up for renewal. The first session was held on Wednesday, April 23.

“Aspirus has a threefold commitment to our patients, our people and the communities we serve,” explained Melissa Burlaga, Media Marketing Specialist with Aspirus St. Luke’s. “Our nurses at Aspirus St. Luke’s are amazing. They deserve good-faith negotiations and a fair contract.”

Aspirus St. Luke’s also released a video to their staff, which can be viewed here, featuring Chief Nursing Officer Theresa Hannu. Hannu stated she will be providing updates following each session of negotiation.

The contract will impact more than 540 nurses.