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

Registered nurses at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital have been members of the Michigan Nurses Association since 2022. Together, we advocate for better working conditions, our patients, and our community.

Contact Information

Melissa Ann Helppi, President
Phone: 906-869-5570 – Email

Becky Bean, Vice President
Phone: 906-370-8240 – Email

Geoff Bean, Grievance Chair
Phone: 906-370-5176 – Email

Katlyn Lafrinere, Labor Representative
Michigan Nurses Association
Phone: 906-251-8650 – Email

Your Contract

Bylaws

Weingarten Rights

When to call in a union rep

Practice Resources

Continuing education and more

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.

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. 

Assignment Despite Objection Forms

You should fill out an electronic Assignment Despite Objection (ADO) form anytime you are being assigned work that you feel is unsafe, that violates departmental staffing guidelines, or that potentially violates the nursing Code of Ethics. ADO forms can help protect your license by documenting your objection. They also create a record of staffing problems that MNA can use to change dangerous patterns.

Important Documents

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Bylaws

Bylaws

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
News

Nurses to Hold Week of Action Across Michigan

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