Food service workers at Mayo Clinic locations in Rochester, Mankato, Albert Lea and Fairmont vote this week on a tentative contract with Morrison Healthcare which Mayo hired to operate 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 security back is a great relief for everyone.” Andrew says strong health care benefits will help her sleep better at night, especially with changes in the healthcare industry at the national level.
The vote comes after a year-long dispute that centered around workers’ concerns over outsourcing.