Alma Members
Alma Members
Alma Members
Alma Members
Alma Members
Alma Members
Alma Members

Advocating for better working conditions, our patients, and our community

Registered nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma have been members of the Michigan Nurses Association since 2007. Together, we advocate for better working conditions, our patients, and our community.

Contact Information

Shenandoah Shinabarger, President 
Phone: 989-388-1933 - Email

Kelly Polash, Vice President 
Phone: 989-297-4954 - Email

Erica Vincent, Secretary 
Phone: 989-560-0015 - Email

Carah Lockaby, Treasurer
Phone: 616-788-7346 - Email

David Exelby, Labor Representative 
Michigan Nurses Association
Phone: 906-828-5929 - Email

Your Contract

Bylaws

Weingarten Rights

When to call in a union rep

Practice Resources

Continuing education and more

Links for You

Grievances

Grievances are alleged violations of the contract, or violations of certain longstanding practices, on the part of management. Please contact an officer or labor representative as soon as a concern arises for assistance with filling out and submitting a grievance. The timing and wording used on the form can have a significant impact on the outcome of your grievance.

Get a grievance form

MNA Members: Update your contact info

If you are already an MNA member, update your contact info here so you can get the latest news from your union. 

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Important Documents

Bylaws

Bylaws

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Recent News

News

Nurses celebrate state Senate passage of bipartisan mandatory RN overtime bills

Apr , 2026
Note: Video of the 4/15 press conference before Senate session is available here. The opening speaker is MNA President Aaron McCormick. Links to the text of the bills are at the end of this press release
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News

Nurses to Hold Week of Action Across Michigan

Apr , 2026
Events to take place at 7 locations 4/8 through 4/15
 
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News

Aspirus Iron River nurses approve new contract

Apr , 2026
IRON RIVER, MI – Nurses at Aspirus Iron River Hospital have voted to approve a new union contract.
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News

Munson Nurses to Hold Practice Strike April 9

Mar , 2026
RNs are fighting for a fair contract that will support nurses and protect patients
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News

Thursday: Munson Nurses to Hold Town Hall in Traverse City

Mar , 2026
TRAVERSE CITY – Munson Medical Center registered nurses will host a community town hall this Thursday (March 26th) to shine a light on their concerns about safe staffing at the hospital and their need for a fair contract.
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