(Minneapolis, MN) -- A strike is looming for more than 500 Allina Health Workers in Minneapolis.
Union leaders announced plans for a seven day strike unless they are able to reach a fair contract agreement with Allina Health. That strike is planned for May 15th if the labor issue is not resolved.
"We want to reach agreements that are fair and recognize the priorities of both parties in a timely manner, "said a statement from Allina Health, "On average, it takes new unions 465 days to ratify a first contract, so the length of the negotiations is not unusual. We firmly believe a work stoppage would not benefit anyone and certainly not our patients and communities."
"We stand together, we stand strong, and we're ready to strike if that's what it takes, " said Kellie Benson, a Mental Health Coordinator in favor of the strike.