Hazelden nurses ‘not backing down’ as strike enters second week

Nurses bargaining a first union contract with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation launched an open-ended strike July 15 at the renowned addiction-treatment facility in Center City, and their picket line remains up after two bargaining sessions this week. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) voted to authorize a strike nearly a year into negotiations. […]

Nurses picket as Hazelden Betty Ford drags out first-contract talks

Nurses bargaining a first union contract with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation held informational picketing June 2 at the renowned addiction-treatment facility in Center City, looking to raise awareness of their safety and staffing concerns. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association had hoped Hazelden administrators would take a collaborative approach to addressing the issues behind […]

Joining MNA a ‘proud moment’ for Hazelden Betty Ford nurses

Nurses at the esteemed treatment center in Chisago County voted to unionize last month, part of a recent organizing surge among health care workers in the Twin Cities area.