January 18, 2008 |
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MNA ENDORSES HEALTH CARE SECURITY BALLOT PROPOSAL
BRESLIN APPOINTED TO BOARD OF NURSING
TAKE THE 2008 HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA SURVEY
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
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MNA ENDORSES HEALTH CARE SECURITY BALLOT PROPOSAL
MNA has announced its endorsement of the 2008 ballot initiative campaign to seek health coverage for all Michigan citizens. When passed, the Michigan Health Care Security proposal would amend the Michigan State Constitution so that the legislature must create a plan to make health care coverage available to all residents of the state. The next step in the campaign is to collect signatures to ensure the initiative is on the November ballot. For the actual initiative language and a link to the signature petition, click here.
BRESLIN APPOINTED TO BOARD OF NURSING
MNA is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Breslin, RN, a member of the MNA Board of Directors and President of the Professional Employees Council of Sparrow Hospital (PECSH), has been appointed by Governor Granholm to the Michigan Board of Nursing. His term is effective until June 30, 2011. Congratulations, Jeff!
TAKE THE 2008 HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA SURVEY
Working America, the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is encouraging people to take their new 2008 Health Care for America survey. Because health care is such a primary topic of the upcoming Presidential race, any data that can be shared with the candidates regarding people's experiences with the current health care system becomes extremely important. You can help! To take the 2008 Health Care for America survey, click here.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Planning on coming to the Michigan Nurses MARCH on Wednesday, March 12? Why not bring a car or van load of co-workers with you? During the day you'll hear all the latest news on current legislation, meet with legislators and participate in a walk down to the Capitol with a rally on the Capitol steps. Top the day off with an actual special legislative hearing on a nursing issue. Make sure you're in Lansing for Michigan Nurses MARCH! - register today!
Be sure to check out the MNA Events Calendar for all upcoming events and activities!