Contact: Ann Kettering Sincox, MNA
517.349.5640, ext. 242 or (cell) 517.256-2312
ann.sincox@minurses.org
 

February 5, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DETROIT CLERGY TO PETITION DUGGAN
Detroit religious leaders call on DMC CEO Mike Duggan to sign a fair election for nurses

Detroit, MI – On February 5, a delegation of Detroit clergy will present a letter with over 30 signatures of area religious leaders to Detroit Medical Center CEO Michael Duggan. The letter expresses the concerns of the clergy in regard to the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) nurses right to organize:

We know that providing top-notch patient care is of the highest priority.  As religious leaders representing a constituency base in the Detroit community, we call on CEO Michael Duggan and the members of the Board of Trustees of the Detroit Medical Center to respect nurses’ right to heal and reach a fair election agreement that meets not only managements needs, but also the needs of nurses for the good of our Detroit community.

In addition, the letter calls for the following actions:

• Fair process in determining voting eligibility.
• A peace accord between the union and the Hospital.
• Allow equal facility access for the union to provide factual information, so nurses can make an educated decision.
• No more mandatory one-on-one, group meetings, threats of suspension or harassment to influence the nurses’ decision and the termination of IRI consultants.
• A clearly defined election timeline so that process will not be unduly dragged out.
• Commitment to bargain a contract in good faith.

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