Allina clinic providers hold one-day metro strike
Clinic providers employed by Allina Health staged a one-day strike across metro-area clinics — a historic first for Minnesota that the Doctors Council–SEIU called the largest strike of its kind — and did not include hospital providers. Bargaining, which began in February 2024, continues after the union said it offered multiple proposals on pay, leaves and PTO while Allina made a single offer the union says would reduce pay and benefits and fail to address staffing and burnout; Allina cited rising costs and expected government funding cuts, said contingency plans kept more than 25% of represented providers working, and further bargaining sessions begin Dec. 5 with union members set to return Thursday.
📌 Key Facts
- Allina clinic providers staged a one-day metro strike; hospital providers are not part of the bargaining unit and were not involved.
- The union representing the clinic providers, Doctors Council–SEIU, called the action the largest strike of its kind.
- Bargaining between the union and Allina has been ongoing since February 2024; the parties last met the Monday before the strike, union members plan to return to work Thursday, and the next bargaining session is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 with three sessions planned in December.
- The union says it presented multiple proposals addressing compensation, leaves of absence and paid time off, while Allina offered only a single proposal at the most recent bargaining session.
- The union asserts Allina’s current offer would mean decreased pay, worse benefits, and no relief on staffing or burnout; union priorities cited by physician Dr. Christopher Antolak include fair compensation, paid time off and paid family/medical leave, improved safety at clinics and urgent cares, and more clinic nurses.
- Allina said it faces financial pressures, including rising costs and expected government funding cuts, and that contingency plans kept more than 25% of represented providers working during the strike.
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Allina Health clinic doctors conduct 1-day strike
New information:
- Union says hospital providers are not part of the bargaining unit; the strike involves clinic providers only.
- Doctors Council–SEIU characterizes the action as the largest strike of its kind.
- Bargaining has been ongoing since February 2024; the parties last met Monday before the strike.
- Union says it presented multiple proposal changes (compensation, leaves of absence, PTO) while Allina offered only a single proposal at the most recent session.
- Union asserts Allina’s current offer would mean decreased pay, worse benefits, and no relief on staffing or burnout.
- Specific priorities cited by union physician Dr. Christopher Antolak: fair compensation, access to paid time off and paid family/medical leave, improved safety at clinics and urgent cares, and more clinic nurses.
- Allina reiterates financial pressures, including rising costs and expected cuts to government funding, and says contingency plans include more than 25% of represented providers working.
- Union members plan to return to work Thursday; next bargaining session is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5, with three December sessions planned.