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MICHIGAN
W
ith a 94 percent yes vote,
University of Michigan regis-
tered nurses in July approved
a new contract that includes
competitive wage increases, improved
nurse-to-patient ratios, and stronger work-
place protections.
The Ann Arbor university's 7,500 RNs
are members of MNA-University of
Michigan Professional Nurse Council
(MNA-UMPNC), a local union of the
Michigan Nurses Association. The contract
ratification vote took place in July.
• Highlights of the contract include:
• Competitive wage increases (base of 4
percent the first year, 4.5 percent the second
year and 4.75 percent the third, for a total of
13.25 percent over three years)
• Stronger workplace violence protections
• Improved staffing ratios
• No pre-scheduled patient assignments
for charge RNs
• Historic gains for advanced practice
registered nurses
• Ratification bonus
"U of M nurses approved this contract
in a landslide because they know it is so
good that it sets the standard for the rest
of the state," said Kara Ayotte, RN, presi-
dent of MNA-UMPNC. "We're proud to
have negotiated such strong wage
increases, better staffing ratios, improved
workplace violence protections, and so
much more.
"Our success is a testament not only to
countless days at the bargaining table, but
also to the collective solidarity by our
members," Ayotte continued. "This con-
tract shows what union nurses can achieve
when we stick together and fight for
what's best for nurses and patients."
—Staff report
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University of Michigan RNs score
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