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Essentia Health advanced practice providers urge city to press for bargaining and remove non-competes

Baxter City Council · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Amanda Neman, an advanced practice provider with Essentia Health's East Market region, told the council APs voted to unionize but say Essentia has refused to recognize the union and that restrictive non-compete clauses limit staffing and patient access.

Amanda Neman identified herself as an advanced practice provider with Essentia Health’s East Market region and told the Baxter City Council she was speaking on behalf of APs in the region.

Neman said APs in her region won a union election certified by the National Labor Relations Board more than a year…

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