Planned Parenthood North Central States workers who unionized last year say there's been little if any movement towards negotiating their first contract.
Bargaining team members say that PPNCS is using union-busting tactics and that the workers have faced disciplinary actions in the form of final notices, including at least one member getting fired back in March.
Nicole Anschutz is a Patient Care Registered Nurse and she says changes are needed.
"During my time with Planned Parenthood I've met so many amazing coworkers and seen a vast majority of them leave," says Anschultz. "Not a lot of them make it to the one year mark in this organization. I believe if we had a fair contract in place many of them would still be with Planned Parenthood now. Without significant changes and how we are treated, our organization will continue to be a revolving door."
Health workers at Planned Parenthood North Central States voted overwhelmingly to unionize last July. The group covers approximately 435 workers, including nurses, pharmacists, administrative assistants and other clinic staff across five states: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
PPNCS announced Thursday it's rescinding their endorsement of DFL State Representative Ruth Richardson. She serves as CEO of Planned Parenthood’s affiliate in the Upper Midwest.
Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the country.