AFSCME Council 14 v. St. Paul Ramsey Hospital

SPECIAL TERM OPINION

WOZNIAK, Chief Judge.

FACTS

The hospital announced its intent to implement a final contract offer, as permitted by the National Labor Relations Act. The Union argues the hospital is subject to compulsory arbitration under Minnesota law. The union sought a temporary injunction, a declaratory judgment, and an order compelling arbitration. The hospital defended, claiming it is no longer a political subdivision subject to compulsory arbitration, the *319federal act has preempted state law, and the National Labor Relations Board had exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether state or…