https://www.wcmu.org/tags/staffing-shortages Staffing Shortages en-US Copyright Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:28:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/michigan-nursing-homes-have-few-staff-little-training-misery-can-follow Most poor care in nursing homes can be traced to low staffing, advocates, attorneys and others say. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:28:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/michigan-nursing-homes-have-few-staff-little-training-misery-can-follow Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-01/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch Michigan 911 centers face staffing shortages, long shifts and high turnover. Centers must stay fully staffed 24/7 to ensure emergency response time is not impacted. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:26:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-01/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/state-data-says-michigan-needs-about-400-more-dentists-to-meet-demand WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Bridge Michigan's Justin Hinkley about his reporting on the shortage of dentists and how it impacts rural areas up north. Wed, 07 May 2025 21:35:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/state-data-says-michigan-needs-about-400-more-dentists-to-meet-demand David Nicholas, Justin A. Hinkley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/corrections-officers-call-for-measures-to-address-staffing-shortage-unsafe-conditions Officers will be hosting three informational pickets at correctional facilities in Marquette, Baraga and Chippewa counties next week. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:07:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/corrections-officers-call-for-measures-to-address-staffing-shortage-unsafe-conditions Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/drummond-island-says-its-in-need-of-ems-volunteers The Drummond Island ambulance service says it has been experiencing a decline in enrollment in their EMT training course. With their current volunteer staff already working past retirement age, the department is searching for more help. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:47:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/drummond-island-says-its-in-need-of-ems-volunteers Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/peters-voices-support-for-striking-sault-nurses U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) says he stands with nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault who are striking against "unfair labor practices." Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:24:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/peters-voices-support-for-striking-sault-nurses Rick Brewer, Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-21/state-officials-union-leaders-push-public-employment-amid-shortage Michigan officials and union leaders are raising awareness of staffing shortages in public sector jobs. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:35:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-21/state-officials-union-leaders-push-public-employment-amid-shortage Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/senate-adopts-bill-to-encourage-retired-teachers-to-return-as-subs The state Senate has voted for a bill to encourage recently retired teachers to return to work as temps. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:53:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/senate-adopts-bill-to-encourage-retired-teachers-to-return-as-subs Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-02/michigan-lawmakers-take-issue-with-department-of-corrections-staffing-shortages The Michigan Department of Corrections is taking heat from state lawmakers over staffing shortages. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:37:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-02/michigan-lawmakers-take-issue-with-department-of-corrections-staffing-shortages Colin Jackson