After a year-long fight and concerns over outsourcing, food service workers at Mayo Clinic locations in Rochester, Mankato, Albert Lea and Fairmont have reached a tentative contact with Morrison Healthcare which will be operating those facilities. Bargaining team member Barb Andrew says, “It’s a relief. It’s a lot of weight off all of our shoulders, to get some of the securitys back is a great relief for everyone.” Andrew points to vacation time and holidays and says strong health care benefits will help her sleep better at night, especially with changes in the healthcare industry at the national level.
Union members are scheduled to vote on the proposed contract next week. Mayo Clinic officials have not commented.