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Doctors strike, rally for contract with Allina

MPR News • September 14, 2026 • business

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About 150 doctors at Allina Health’s Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity campus in Fridley began a four-day strike after three years of unsuccessful contract negotiations, citing concerns over pay and physician control in patient care decisions.
The doctors’ union, Doctors Council-SEIU, formed in 2023 following challenging conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and physicians are seeking greater autonomy and input in healthcare decisions, including caution over increasing AI influence in medical treatment.
Allina Health stated that negotiations have progressed but emphasized the need to consider rising healthcare costs, while assuring that hospitals remain operational and that non-striking physicians will cover patient care during the strike.
Concurrently, around 60 hospice nurses at Allina are conducting a seven-day strike demanding higher wages, holiday pay, and reasonable work schedules, amid ongoing labor disputes as Allina prepares for a merger with Sutter Health.
Patients are advised that most appointments and procedures will continue as scheduled, with direct communication from the hospital if any changes are necessary due to the strikes.

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