WEST ST PAUL, Minn — For the first time in Minnesota, hundreds of Allina doctors hit the picket lines for a one-day.

“We’re all here together because we believe primary health care can and needs to be better,” said Cora Walsh, a doctor at Allina Health’s West St. Paul clinic. “Healthcare has changed dramatically in recent years.”

Walsh is a member of the Doctors – Council SEIU, a union made up of Allina physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians’ assistants. The union was formed two years ago and has 600 members.

“When done well, primary care saves lives,” Walsh said.

The strikes happened across the metro. She said they’re fighting for adequate staffing, so they can better support their patients.

“The majority of us have felt forced to cut back patient appointment times simply to

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