https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-nurses Michigan Nurses en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:47:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-15/michigan-senate-votes-to-block-mandatory-overtime-for-nurses The bills would stop hospitals from making nurses work extra hours, with some exceptions, and give nurses at least an eight-hour break following a 12-hour shift. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:47:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-15/michigan-senate-votes-to-block-mandatory-overtime-for-nurses Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/munson-nurses-union-to-rally-for-staffing-changes-as-contract-negotiations-continue The nurses at Munson Medical Center are finishing up their third week of working under an expired contract. They're planning a "practice strike" on April 9. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:24:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/munson-nurses-union-to-rally-for-staffing-changes-as-contract-negotiations-continue Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/one-day-longer-striking-genesys-nurses-rally-on-capitol-steps After nearly 200 days on strike, nurses with the Flint-area hospital went to the Capitol with their demands. Henry Ford Health says it's offered to meet many of them already. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:19:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/one-day-longer-striking-genesys-nurses-rally-on-capitol-steps Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-29/nursing072925 Central Michigan University is getting ready to welcome 12 students to its new nursing program. The program director says it's aimed at providing hospitals that are experiencing nursing shortages with the next generation of professionals. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:48:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-29/nursing072925 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/nurse-honor-guard-pays-tribute-to-a-way-of-living-others-protect-it A new chapter of the Nurse Honor Guard recently started in the Traverse City area, bringing attention to the lifelong dedication of nurses. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:03:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/nurse-honor-guard-pays-tribute-to-a-way-of-living-others-protect-it Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/sault-nurses-union-authorize-another-strike-against-mymichigan The authorization comes after 17 rounds of failed negotiation for a new contract, a 5-day strike in April and an active National Labor Relations investigation following allegations of "unfair labor practices." Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:08:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/sault-nurses-union-authorize-another-strike-against-mymichigan Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/michigan-lawmakers-nurses-seek-more-efficient-patient-assignment-limits-with-proposed-bills State lawmakers formally announced on Thursday a series of proposals designed to help nurses in Michigan provide better care for patients. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:42:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-11/michigan-lawmakers-nurses-seek-more-efficient-patient-assignment-limits-with-proposed-bills Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/um-nurses-union-files-lawsuit-to-force-workload-talks-at-the-bargaining-table In an unusual bargaining move, the union representing some 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine are taking U-M to court, trying to force them to bargain on a particular issue in contract talks. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:42:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/um-nurses-union-files-lawsuit-to-force-workload-talks-at-the-bargaining-table Cathy Shafran https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-05-26/central-michigan-nurses-call-for-mclaren-to-release-information-about-federal-aid-ppe Central Michigan nurses held an informational picket on Tuesday to call on McLaren to release information about the federal aid it has received and the… Tue, 26 May 2020 20:59:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-05-26/central-michigan-nurses-call-for-mclaren-to-release-information-about-federal-aid-ppe https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-05-14/michigan-nurses-association-files-brief-in-support-of-governor-whitmer The Michigan Nurses Association has filed a legal brief in support of Governor Whitmer’s executive actions during the coronavirus pandemic.Republican… Thu, 14 May 2020 21:07:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-05-14/michigan-nurses-association-files-brief-in-support-of-governor-whitmer