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Munson nurses ratify new, three-year contract

Traverse City, MI – RNs at Munson Medical Center have voted to ratify a new, three-year contract with their hospital’s administration. The voting happened on Thursday and Friday of last week with the results shared with nurses at the hospital after ballots were tabulated late in the evening on Friday. … Continue reading

MNA statement on MSU mass shooting

Lansing, MI – In response to last night’s tragedy, Kevin Glaza, a pharmacist at Sparrow Hospital, member of the local MNA union’s elected leadership, and MSU dad, provided the following statement on behalf of the Michigan Nurses Association:

“Last night, a horrific act of gun violence shattered our community. … Continue reading

MNA nurses reach tentative agreement with McLaren Central

Ratification meetings and votes will be held on February 22

Mt. Pleasant, MI – Nurses at McLaren Central reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract with the hospital’s administration late this evening. Nurses had previously voted to give their bargaining team the ability to call for a strike if necessary. … Continue reading

MNA nurses reach tentative agreement with MyMichigan Alma

Negotiations continue with McLaren Central tomorrow

Alma, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Alma officially reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract with their hospital’s administration. If ratified, the deal would become effective immediately and would avoid a strike. … Continue reading

New poll shows a nurse-to-patient ratio law could be key to addressing staffing crisis

Lansing, MI – A new poll of registered nurses in Michigan indicates that many would be more likely to stay at the bedside if the state were to pass a law limiting the number of hospital patients each nurse can be assigned.

“Hospital understaffing of RNs was bad before the pandemic and has only gotten worse,” said Jamie Brown, a critical care nurse and president of the Michigan Nurses Association. … Continue reading

MyMichigan Alma nurses authorize potential strike

10-day notice will be provided before any strike begins

Mt. Pleasant, MI – An overwhelming majority of nurses at MyMichigan Alma voted today to give their elected RN bargaining team the ability to call for a strike. 97% voted in favor with just 3% opposed. … Continue reading

Borgess nurses ratify new contract with Ascension

The deal comes after RNs had previously passed a strike authorization vote

KALAMAZOO, MI – An overwhelming majority of nurses at Ascension Borgess Hospital ratified a new contract with their hospital’s administration today. The three-year agreement covers over 300 registered nurses at the hospital. … Continue reading