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

Registered nurses at Sturgis Hospital have been members of the Michigan Nurses Association since 1986. Together, we advocate for better working conditions, our patients, and our community.

Karla Hart, President

Heather Smith, Vice President

Michael Patrick, Treasurer

Nicole Persinger, Secretary

Andy Cornell, Labor Representative
Michigan Nurses Association
Phone: 517-282-6700 – Email

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When to call in a union rep

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Continuing education and more

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. 

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.

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

Bylaws

Bylaws

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Recent News

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U of M nurses reach tentative contract agreement

Jul , 2026
Includes competitive raises, better staffing ratios, stronger workplace violence protections
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Alma nurses' strike starts Friday

Jul , 2026
Union has filed additional unfair labor practice charges against MyMichigan 
 
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Alma nurses to hold 3-day ULP strike July 3

Jun , 2026
MyMichigan RNs will conduct a 72-hour work stoppage to protest anti-union actions and advocate for a fair contract 
 
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U of M nurses to hold info picket Sunday (5/17) RNs are fighting for a fair contract, protesting unfair labor practices

May , 2026
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan registered nurses, currently working without a contract, will hold an informational picket on Sunday, May 17. They will be advocating for a fair contract and protesting alleged unfair labor practices by the university.
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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