Michigan Nurses Association
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Michigan Nurses Association is the largest union and professional association for nurses and healthcare professionals in Michigan.
Greater Lansing, MI
Joined April 2009
In New York City's fight against tuberculosis in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, these nurses were heaven sent. đź‘Ľ A group of Black nurses known as the Black Angels were instrumental in the success of the first clinical trials for TB treatment. #BlackHistoryMonth
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When federal workers are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back! Nurses rallied with our union siblings of @AFGENational today to fight to safeguard the civil service and preserve the rights of workers!
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Thank you for your support! #safestaffingsaveslives #unionstrong
Proud to be in Commerce standing with our local nurses at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital as they organize for a fair contract. This hospital and its staff always shows up for our community, and now it’s time for Tenet to show up for HVSH nurses with a fair contract.
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The MNA Board of Directors notes with concern the climate of repression at the University of Michigan being directed at staff, faculty and students who seek to peacefully protest and/or voice dissident views. The MNA calls on President Ono and the Regents to cease and desist from
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Our RNs and techs at UPHS-Marquette are speaking out about the chaos that Lifepoint's changes to their healthcare are causing.
uppermichiganssource.com
Union presidents say the changes in health insurance are more expensive in some cases and offer less coverage.
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We want to wish “Solidarity Forever” a happy 110th birthday! “Solidarity Forever” was originally written in 1915 by Ralph Chaplin, and its many covers have since become an anthem for the labor movement and working people’s fight for their fair share. https://t.co/H4qfqAI0e7
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Nurses top the list as the most ethical and honest profession for the 23rd straight year! We are incredibly honored that the sacred bond of trust we have with our patients has once again been recognized in the Gallup poll. https://t.co/DNqjp5mf2l
nationalnursesunited.org
The nation’s largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, today celebrated nurses being named the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd consecutive year in annual Gallup...
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As HB 5999 (ending mandatory RN overtime except in limited circumstances) moves to the Senate (!!!), we want to give a special shoutout to longtime Senate sponsor @stephanielily. She's been fighting for #nurses from the start. Proud and grateful to have you by our side, Senator.
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After years of advocacy, we're thrilled to announce that HB 5999 (ending mandatory RN overtime except in limited circumstances - part of the Safe Patient Care Act) has passed the House! We thank our sponsors, @BetsyCoffia, @StateRepSteph and @RepRheingans. These mighty women
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Solidarity alert! 🚨 98.7% PECSH-MNA (University of Michigan Health-Sparrow) members voting said YES to authorize a strike! Nurses and healthcare professionals are sending a strong message to the employer that they’re united and ready to do what it takes to get a fair contract.
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🎉 Congratulations to our Executive Director, Bonnie Castillo, RN on being named to @modrnhealthcr’s 100 Most Influential People 2024! Thank you, Bonnie, for your tireless work to advance workers' rights for nurses and pushing our profession forward! ❤️
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We unequivocally condemn the early-morning attack on U of M Regent @JordanAckerMI, his family and their home. These threats and acts of violence are abhorrent and beyond out of line.
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We're not those "nice nurses" anymore. We're the angry ones. People are dying, dammit. We wish we didn't have to call out @SpeakerJoeTate. We said what had to be said. #mileg #safestaffingsaveslives #getitdone #truthtellers
https://t.co/Pt3IrMZgor
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Joint statement from #union #nurses: We call on @SpeakerJoeTate to stop blocking life-saving bills #mileg #lameduck #safestaffingsaveslives The following statement is from: Jamie Brown, RN, President, Michigan Nurses Association; Dina Carlisle, RN, President, RN Staff Council,
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RN Leah Rasch, re: @UMHealthSparrow: "A lot of us were excited when (U of M) came in. We thought they were going to pump money into things we need, but right now they’ve just been putting it into buildings and signs ... "We deserve more than a logo change. We deserve some
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Like a lot of folks, we are watching the clock with frustration as Michigan’s Democratic legislators risk wasting an opportunity to make important changes for the people of our state. Nurses from MNA and other unions are at the Capitol today to advocate for long-overdue passage
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“To drop this bomb on healthcare workers during negotiations – to take away coverage of the very care we provide without a solid option – is just unacceptable.”
The former Physicians Health Plan insurance program that covers about 16% of Lansing area residents is no longer financially viable, officials said.
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NEW: UAW Calls on Michigan Legislature to Deliver for Working Class People in Lame Duck Session The UAW issued the following statement today calling on the Michigan legislature to deliver for working class people in the upcoming lame duck session: The UAW is the state’s
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Nurses and healthcare professionals simply want competitive wages that beat inflation, health care they can afford, and a safe workplace. Come on, @UMHealthSparrow - our community deserves better!
Photos: Photos: U-M Health - Sparrow Hospital workers picket
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