December 5, 2024
The following statement is from: Jamie Brown, RN, President, Michigan Nurses Association; Dina Carlisle, RN, President, RN Staff Council, OPEIU Local 40; and Pam Campbell, RN, President, Registered Nurses and Registered Pharmacists of Hurley Medical Center
We feel a responsibility to go on the record with what multiple people have confirmed and what many others in Lansing likely already know: House Speaker Joe Tate appears to be blocking bills important to frontline nurses from moving forward during the limited days left in the lame duck session. … Continue reading →
December 4, 2024
UPDATE: Due to the severe snowstorm, the rally has been cancelled.
Event foreshadows contract negotiations for about 600 workers as LifePoint tries to gut health insurance
MARQUETTE – UPHS-Marquette registered nurses and technologists will rally at Harlow Park on Thursday to show solidarity as they prepare to enter contract negotiations, with Lifepoint already trying to cut their health insurance and increase their costs. … Continue reading →
November 27, 2024
Strike authorization vote starts Dec. 4
LANSING – The union representing 2,000 nurses and healthcare professionals at University of Michigan-Health Sparrow is raising questions about the closure of the health insurance plan that the corporation bought when it acquired Sparrow. … Continue reading →
November 13, 2024
LANSING – Nearly 1,000 University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses and healthcare professionals picketed outside the hospital Tuesday along with community members and fellow union members from around the state.
The informational picket was held to advocate for a fair contract for the Sparrow caregivers, who are working without one. … Continue reading →
October 31, 2024
Hundreds to participate in Nov. 12 event amid expired contract
LANSING – As University of Michigan Health spends more than $100 million on new buildings in Greater Lansing, Sparrow’s registered nurses and healthcare professionals are questioning how the corporation can find enough staff to provide safe, quality care given current workplace conditions. … Continue reading →
June 26, 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault on Tuesday voted to ratify a new contract that will help recruit and retain the RNs needed to take care of the community now and into the future.
“We’re proud of our solidarity and strength as a union that made this possible, as well as the amazing community support for which we are so grateful,” said Colleen Waucaush, RN and president of the Michigan Nurses Association local bargaining unit at the hospital. … Continue reading →
June 20, 2024
Nurses will vote on ratification Tuesday
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault late Wednesday reached a tentative contract agreement with the employer after months of negotiations, averting a possible second strike. … Continue reading →
June 14, 2024
10-day notice will be given before the start of an unfair labor practice strike
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a second unfair labor practice strike – this time of indefinite duration – with the backing of a new Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) strike pay benefit to provide financial support. … Continue reading →
April 20, 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – As they concluded their 5-day unfair labor practice strike today, Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault want the community to know how grateful they are for the massive outpouring of support. … Continue reading →
April 19, 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Bargaining will continue between Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses and MyMichigan Medical Center Sault executives at a later date as nurses continued Thursday to hold the strike line outside the hospital.
Nurses presented a proposal during bargaining Thursday and the federal mediator asked for information from both parties, adjourning bargaining until May 10. … Continue reading →