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 →

Team gives executives 10-day notice; hospital spending millions on software instead of staff

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Registered nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault late Wednesday delivered 10-day notice of an unfair labor practice strike to hospital executives. … Continue reading →

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault voted last night to authorize their bargaining team to be able to call for an unfair labor practice strike should it be necessary. A 10-day notice would be provided to MyMichigan before any strike begins. … Continue reading →

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Over 150 MNA nurses and community members held an informational picket outside of MyMichigan Medical Center Sault earlier today.

“We are fighting to make sure that patients are always the center of our community hospital,” said Colleen Waucaush, RN, and president of the MNA local at MyMichigan Sault. … Continue reading →