Allina Doctors Begin Four-Day Strike at Mercy and Unity Hospitals
Allina doctors at Mercy and Unity Hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids began a four-day strike on Monday after three years of failed contract negotiations.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 14, 2026 —
Doctors affiliated with Allina Health have initiated a four-day strike affecting operations at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley. The work stoppage commenced on Monday.
The strike comes after a protracted period of contract negotiations that have reportedly spanned three years without reaching a resolution. Specific details regarding the points of contention in the failed negotiations were not provided in the summary.
The duration of the strike is scheduled to last for four days. The hospitals involved are Mercy Hospital, located in Coon Rapids, and Unity Hospital, situated in Fridley. Both facilities are part of the Allina Health network.
The medical professionals involved are doctors. The summary did not specify the exact number of doctors participating in the strike or the specific medical groups or unions they represent, beyond being Allina doctors.
The commencement of the strike on Monday marks a significant escalation in the labor dispute, following years of unsuccessful attempts to finalize a contract agreement. The outcome of the strike and any subsequent actions or negotiations were not detailed in the provided information.
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