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The benefits of belonging . . .

As a member of the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA), you’re part of the largest and most effective labor union and professional association for registered nurses in Michigan! By belonging to MNA, you have gained access to a wealth of benefits to support you in your personal and professional life.

Benefits for your practice

MNA works to:

  • Be the voice of nursing in Michigan, giving you power and support in your profession and your practice
  • Lobby for the passage of legislation that ends the utilization of mandatory overtime as a staffing tool and requires minimum staffing ratios as well as other legislation needed to improve and protect you and your patients.
  • Negotiate innovative collective bargaining agreements that improve workplace conditions and enhance your ability to provide safe and quality nursing care
  • Win contract language that requires the collection of nursing-sensitive data such as infection and injury rates
  • Provide a resource for understanding state laws which define your practice
  • Assist in developing, disseminating and promoting nationally accepted practice standards
  • Keep you up-to-date on the latest statewide and national issues and trends impacting you as a registered nurse through these publications:
    • The MNA website, MNA’s weekly e-Legislative Update, and a magazine, Michigan Nurse (issued 6 times per year)
    • The National Nurse -- Publication from the National Nurses United (NNU)
    • Staff council newsletters

Benefits for your profession

MNA provides:

  • A proven record of negotiating significant pay increases and benefits, including disability coverage and pension plans, innovative bonus systems, restrictions on overtime, and increases in differential pay
  • Networking with other nurses and participation in MNA, Michigan’s leading nursing organization
  • An ever present influence on regulatory bodies, state and national media, and other health care organizations
  • National resources from our affiliations with NNU and the AFL-CIO.
  • Service opportunities through elected and appointed positions at the bargaining unit, the state and the national levels
  • A legislative network which works to influence public policy on a grassroots level
  • The experience of being part of the largest and most influential health care Political Action Committee (MNA-PAC) in Michigan
  • Opportunities to provide nursing scholarships, financial aid for recovering nurses, and research grants through the Michigan Nurses Foundation.

Benefits for your continuing professional education... at member-only rates

  • Registration discounts for MNA convention and continuing education conferences
  • Convenient self-study modules on MNA’s website -- MNA members: FREE; Non-members $20
  • Special benefits... for the rest of your life

Insurance

  • Auto and homeowners insurance at an 8% discount from Auto-Owners and SCW Agency Group, Inc., 800/968-4929
  • Long-term care insurance up to 20% less from John Hancock, 989-799-1500. Ask for John Yeska

Travel

  • Hertz Car Rental discounted rates and car upgrades by providing CDP #1255572, 800/654-2210
  • Budget Rent A Car discounted rates using corporate discount number S216911. Call 800/527-0700 for reservations.

Financial

  • Help support Michigan Nurses Association initiatives

    Support our initiatives with every purchase you make using your Michigan Nurses Association Platinum Plus® Visa® card with WorldPoints® rewards – at no additional cost to you. Choose the rewards that are right for you. Redemption options include unlimited cash rewards, airline travel with no blackout dates, brand name merchandise, gift cards – even once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

    For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits or to apply securely online today and receive top quality benefits and service, click here.

  • Mortgage discounts for MNA union members through Union Plus Mortgage Program, 1-877-UNION 54, or 313/595-6374 or marsha.l.kerr-walatka@chase.com.
  • Estate planning services at a 15% discount through White, Schneider, Young and Chiodini, PC. Call 517/347-7219.
  • Union Plus AT&T Wireless Discounts -- With the Union Plus AT&T Wireless Discount, labor union members save 10% off the regular monthly rate for individual and family wireless cell phone plans. You'll also receive additional savings on cell phones and accessories like ear buds for hands-free talking.

Personal

  • Identity theft protection – a Personal Protection Plan is available through IT Risk Products. Visit the website or call 888/280-8710 or 517/381-9909.

Questions???
For more information, contact us at:
Michigan Nurses Association
2310 Jolly Oak Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 888/MI-NURSE or 517/349-5640; Fax: 517/349-5818
Email: minurses@minurses.org