LANSING – Nurses and healthcare professionals at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow have voted overwhelmingly – at 98. … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →