Nearly 600 Maple Grove Hospital nurses have reached an agreement for higher pay, improved retirement benefits, health care protections and new workplace safeguards as the hospital gets ready for an acquisition by Sanford Health.
The new three-year union contract will help maintain staffing and patient care during the transition.
The agreement follows a letter of understanding reached earlier this summer that protects key workplace rights during the proposed acquisition.
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The Minnesota Nurses Association said the contract will use the same pay formula used by North Memorial Robbinsdale Hospital nurses beginning in 2028.
It also includes double-time pay after more than 13 hours worked in a row and a 401(k) match of up to 6%.
“After more than 18 months of learning and standing together, we’re proud to have secured our first union contract. As Maple Grove Hospital prepares to be acquired, having a strong contract in place gives nurses the stability and protections we need to continue advocating for our patients and our profession,” said Margaret Sampson, RN. “This contract is an important first step, but our work isn’t finished. Maple Grove and Robbinsdale are part of the same health system, and we deserve equitable wages, benefits and workplace protections so we can continue providing the high-quality care our communities count on,” said Sampson.
The new contract will add legally enforceable commitments meant to support continuity of care and help retain experienced nurses.
The contract runs through Aug. 31, 2029.
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