The bargaining unit of 80 workers is escalating their campaign for a new contract that delivers wage gains and longevity bonuses.
OPEIU members decry ‘culture of fear’ at HealthPartners, set May 5 strike deadline
April 29, 2025 by
Union leaders described a trend of “more punitive discipline than legitimate corrective action” doled out to members in recent years.
After insulting wage offer from HealthPartners, office staff vote to authorize strike
February 10, 2025 by
The union represents about 1,000 workers at 31 HealthPartners facilities in the Twin Cities.
OPEIU members warn HealthPartners they’re ‘not going back’ on health benefits
December 13, 2024 by
Local 12 members blasted the organization’s executives for pleading poverty at the bargaining table while their CEO earns $1,500 per hour – more than many members earn in a pay period.
Labor nonprofit helps OPEIU, HealthPartners bring learn-and-earn training to life
July 21, 2023 by
The clinic assistant training program, open to Ramsey County residents, offers participants a weekly stipend as they gain skills and search for a job.
HealthPartners member? Former Trades leader seeks your vote in board election
October 25, 2022 by
Longtime union leader Harry Melander is hoping to give working people a voice on the HealthPartners board of directors. Melander, who retired as president of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council last year, is one of four candidates running for three open seats on the 16-member board, which oversees the largest consumer-governed health care organization […]
HealthPartners workers picket, warn clinic closings will hurt local communities at worst possible time
July 30, 2020 by
“We don’t bail on our patients, not during a pandemic, not after the murder of George Floyd, not ever.”
Strikes surge nationwide
March 2, 2020 by
#RedForEd movement, sluggish wage growth behind big uptick in major work stoppages.
1,800 HealthPartners caregivers set strike date
February 7, 2020 by
Another 1,200 OPEIU members may honor SEIU’s picket line.
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