Minnesota healthcare workers push for action to protect people in Gaza

Protection for people in Gaza

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(ABC 6 News) — Minnesota healthcare workers are joining a nationwide push to protect their overseas counterparts.

On Tuesday, the group picketed outside M Health Fairview’s East Bank Medical Center. They want hospital CEOs and leaders to release public statements calling for protection of healthcare workers and children in Gaza.

In a statement, HealthPartners says it respects the workers’ right to engage in picketing.