Nurses at Essentia Health hospitals in Minnesota have reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding a planned strike set for this week. The deal includes a nearly 10% raise over three years and a temporary freeze on staff ratio reductions. While hospital nurses may return to work without disruption, other Essentia employees — including clinic nurses and advanced practice providers — could still strike later this week if no agreement is reached. The situation remains fluid as negotiations continue.
See "Essentia, Duluth-area hospital nurses reach contract deal to avoid strike", Madison Mcvan, Minnesota Reformer, July 7, 2025