Unionized hospital doctors reach deal with Allina Health after historic 4-day strike

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The union representing about 150 Allina hospital doctors announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement on a first labor contract covering wages and benefits.

The agreement follows a four-day strike last week, believed to be the first by private-sector hospital doctors in U.S. history. It came after three years and more than 66 contentious negotiation sessions over sick leave, pay and the use of artificial intelligence.

“This hard-won first contract gives us the written protections we …

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