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Sparrow caregivers to bring staffing concerns to community with info picket

Hundreds to participate in Nov. 12 event amid expired contract

LANSING – As University of Michigan Health spends more than $100 million on new buildings in Greater Lansing, Sparrow’s registered nurses and healthcare professionals are questioning how the corporation can find enough staff to provide safe, quality care given current workplace conditions. … Continue reading

Sault MNA Nurses Ratify New Contract

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault on Tuesday voted to ratify a new contract that will help recruit and retain the RNs needed to take care of the community now and into the future.

“We’re proud of our solidarity and strength as a union that made this possible, as well as the amazing community support for which we are so grateful,” said Colleen Waucaush, RN and president of the Michigan Nurses Association local bargaining unit at the hospital. … Continue reading

Sault MNA Nurses Authorize Second Strike, Backed by New Strike Pay Benefit

10-day notice will be given before the start of an unfair labor practice strike

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a second unfair labor practice strike – this time of indefinite duration – with the backing of a new Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) strike pay benefit to provide financial support. … Continue reading

Soo Nurses Continue Strong Strike for Fair Contract; Next Bargaining Date With MyMichigan is May 10

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Bargaining will continue between Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses and MyMichigan Medical Center Sault executives at a later date as nurses continued Thursday to hold the strike line outside the hospital.

Nurses presented a proposal during bargaining Thursday and the federal mediator asked for information from both parties, adjourning bargaining until May 10. … Continue reading

MNA Nurses Start Strike at MyMichigan Sault

U.P. RNs are demanding fair contract, fair treatment

Note: Video and photos of the strike are available at the link below

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault started their 5-day strike this morning, united in their demands for a fair contract that will ensure the community can recruit and retain enough nurses. … Continue reading