Physician Union Authorizes One-Day Strike for November 5

October 30, 2025

A group of Allina Health physicians announced last week that they are preparing for a one-day strike on November 5 to protest working conditions.  

With 600 physicians at 61 clinics, the walkout could be the largest of its kind in U.S. history.  

Limiting the strike to one day would ease the impact on patients but, would send a signal to Allina leadership, the physicians said at a press conference on October 24. 

“Allina Health is prepared to continue providing safe care to meet the needs of our communities during the one-day strike,” Allina said in a statement. “Patient care is our top priority, and our goal is to minimize disruption for our patients.” 

The Allina physicians argue that they are being asked to do too much, to see too many patients without adequate support, and consequently many are feeling burned out and leaving the profession.  

“The MMA recognizes the right of physicians and physicians-in-training to have their voices heard, including engaging in collective bargaining, consistent with state and/or federal law,” said MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD. “Are physician unions the best path to deal with current pressures? That's a question each physician needs to make for themselves.”   

The Allina physicians formed the SEIU (Service Employees International Union)-affiliated Doctors Council in 2023.