Strike authorization vote starts Dec. 4

LANSING – The union representing 2,000 nurses and healthcare professionals at University of Michigan-Health Sparrow is raising questions about the closure of the health insurance plan that the corporation bought when it acquired Sparrow. … Continue reading →

LANSING – Nearly 1,000 University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses and healthcare professionals picketed outside the hospital Tuesday along with community members and fellow union members from around the state.

The informational picket was held to advocate for a fair contract for the Sparrow caregivers, who are working without one. … Continue reading →

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 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 →

Nurses will vote on ratification Tuesday

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault late Wednesday reached a tentative contract agreement with the employer after months of negotiations, averting a possible second strike. … Continue reading →

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 →

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – As they concluded their 5-day unfair labor practice strike today, Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault want the community to know how grateful they are for the massive outpouring of support. … Continue reading →

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 →

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

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 →

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) has filed federal unfair labor practice charges against MyMichigan Medical Center Sault on behalf of members there.

As previously announced, MNA nurses will hold a five-day strike in protest of the hospital’s unfair labor practices and in demand of a fair contract. … Continue reading →