Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) oversaw the Minnesota Nurses Association's (MNA) contract vote that took place on May 19, 2010. Over 9,000 MNA members participated in the vote that rejected a proposed contract and authorized the largest nursing strike in U.S. history. MNA officials cited SBS's election management experience and commitment to customer service in selecting them to manage the vote. SBS has provided election services to associations worldwide since 1990.

1. June 2, 2010
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Gary Hornseth
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For Immediate Release
Survey & Ballot Systems Manages Historic Vote for Minnesota Nurses Association
Contract Vote Authorizes the Largest Nursing Strike in U.S. History
MINNEAPOLIS -- June 2, 2010 -- Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), a leading provider of
election services, announced today that it was selected by the Minnesota Nurses
Association (MNA) to oversee the MNA’s historic contract vote that took place on May
19, 2010.
The result of the vote, in which more than 9,000 MNA members participated, rejected a
proposed contract and authorized the largest nursing strike in U.S. history in the event
that the MNA and fourteen Twin Cities-area hospitals are unable to reach a new contract
agreement.
MNA officials cited SBS’ election management experience and commitment to customer
service in their selection of SBS as the association’s election vendor of choice.
“We could not be happier with the service we received from SBS.” said Kelli
Eisenschenk, director of organizational governance, MNA. “They provided complete
professionalism and efficiency through the entire election process.”
Founded in 1905, the Minnesota Nurses Association currently represents more than
20,000 nurses across the state.
“Independent, third-party elections have been our specialty since 1990,” said Jon
Westerhaus, founder and president, SBS. “Associations worldwide entrust SBS with the
task of designing and managing their elections from start to finish.”
About Survey & Ballot Systems
Headquartered in Minneapolis, SBS has provided customers with the tools and resources
to conduct highly successful elections for two decades. The world’s top associations,
cooperatives and member-based organizations trust SBS to plan and manage their
elections. Learn more about SBS at www.surveyandballotsystems.com or by calling 1-
800-974-8099.

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