Allina Health Hospice Nurses Plan One-Week Strike Over Contract Disputes
Allina Health hospice nurses in Minnesota are set to strike for one week starting September 11, due to ongoing disputes over wages, staffing, and caseloads, despite an increase in hospice care utilization within the state.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 4, 2026 —
Hospice nurses employed by Allina Health in Minnesota are preparing to initiate a one-week strike, with the action scheduled to begin on September 11. The nurses plan to halt services as a result of continuing disagreements concerning their employment terms, specifically focusing on issues related to wages, staffing levels, and caseloads.
The planned work stoppage comes at a time when hospice care utilization in Minnesota has seen an increase. The specific details regarding the proposed wage adjustments, the exact staffing ratios, and the current caseload numbers that are central to the dispute have not been publicly detailed in the provided information.
The nurses’ union and Allina Health have been engaged in negotiations to resolve these disputes. The outcome of these negotiations and the specific demands made by the nursing staff regarding wages, staffing, and caseloads were not specified. The duration of the strike is planned for one week, commencing September 11.
The implications of this strike on patient care within Allina Health’s hospice services are a significant concern, particularly given the rising demand for such care in the state. Further information regarding the parties involved in the contract negotiations and the potential impact on patient services was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Maddie Robinson on www.minnpost.com, see more information here.
