Nurses to Hold Week of Action Across Michigan

Events to take place at 7 locations 4/8 through 4/15
 
Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) RNs across Michigan will advocate for fair contracts and better work conditions April 8th through 15th by taking part in collective actions at seven locations.

“MNA members around the state will use their collective voice to speak out against corporate greed and demand better for nurses and our patients,” said MNA President Aaron McCormick, RN. “Whether it is advocating for fair contracts or pushing for mandatory overtime legislation, nurses know that our work conditions are patients’ care conditions – period. Union nurses are the ones our communities count on to push back against healthcare corporations’ pursuit of profits at the expense of patient care. This week of action is sending that message loud and clear.”

The events include rallies; practice strikes and a legislative action day. The events are not work stoppages; nurses will be participating on their own time, along with community members. The public can see the list and RSVP at www.minurses.org/weekofaction. The events are:

• Munson Medical Center (Traverse City Munson Nurses Association) nurses’ practice strike, April 9, 4:30 pm to 6:15 pm, sidewalk in front of the hospital
• McLaren Lapeer nurses’ rally, April 10, 4:30 pm to 6:15 pm, Cramton Park
• Aspirus Keweenaw nurses’ rally, April 10, 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm, Portage Lift Bridge (between Houghton and Hancock)
• MyMichigan Alma nurses’ practice strike, April 14, 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, sidewalk in front of the hospital
• McLaren Central Michigan nurses’ practice strike (Mt. Pleasant), April 14, 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm, sidewalk in front of the hospital
• MNA Capitol Action Day, Lansing, April 15, 8 am to 3 pm

MNA Capitol Action Day (April 15) will focus on nurses and healthcare professionals advocating for passage of state Senate bills 296 and 297, which would end hospitals’ rampant misuse of mandatory overtime for nurses – a dangerous practice that puts patients at risk and drives nurses out of the profession.
 
The Michigan Nurses Association is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and healthcare professionals in Michigan. MNA is an affiliate of National Nurses United and the AFL-CIO.