Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to dissolve Minnesota nursing home labor standards board

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 549

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by nursing home industry leaders seeking to dissolve the state’s nursing home labor standards board, which the Legislature created in 2023 to set minimum wages and employment standards.

The ruling is a victory for nursing home workers, many of whom will receive raises next month because of the board. It will also fuel the labor movement’s push to win higher wages and working conditions across entire …

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