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Ancillary staff and technologists at UP Health System-Marquette have been members of the Michigan Nurses Association since 2021. Together, we advocate for better working conditions, our patients, and our community.
Contact Information
Josh Bowman, President
Phone: 810-599-8698 – Email
Kerri Beckman, Vice President
Phone: 906-869-1571 – Email
April Friesen, Treasurer/Membership Chair
Phone: 517-937-8747 – Email
Kelsi Kinnunen, Secretary
Phone: 906-869-3177 – Email
Tracy Duckwall, Grievance Chair
Phone: 906-869-1830 – Email
Katlyn Lafrinere, Labor Representative
Michigan Nurses Association
Phone: 906-251-8650 – Email
Important Documents
Recent News
‘No pizza for you,’ Munson execs tell nurses for Nurses Week

News
‘No pizza for you,’ Munson execs tell nurses for Nurses Week
Aspirus Keweenaw Nurses to Rally Tuesday for Safe Staffing

News
Aspirus Keweenaw Nurses to Rally Tuesday for Safe Staffing
RNs demand executives put patient care first at Laurium hospital
Bipartisan plan aims to end abuse of mandatory nurse overtime

News
Bipartisan plan aims to end abuse of mandatory nurse overtime
During Nurses Week, legislators take action to put reasonable limits on work hours
LANSING – Addressing a practice known to drive nurses away from hospital work, a bipartisan plan introduced today aims to end the rampant abuse of mandatory nurse overtime.
LANSING – Addressing a practice known to drive nurses away from hospital work, a bipartisan plan introduced today aims to end the rampant abuse of mandatory nurse overtime.
Millions available to help Michigan nurses enter, stay in profession

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Millions available to help Michigan nurses enter, stay in profession
Foundation has already given out $1.7 million for scholarships, recovery
Michigan E-Nurse: March 2025

Publications
Michigan E-Nurse: March 2025
- Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs!
- Spring Education Day: Giveaways, prizes, networking, learning
- Members enjoy learning, networking at leadership conference
- Marquette RNs and techs start bargaining, united
- New CE on disparities in Alzheimer’s, other demen