The MyMichigan Sault administration acknowledges the start of the nurses strike outside MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, but assures the community that inside the center, teams are working diligently with the help of nurses from across the health system to cover for those on strike. Despite the strike, the medical center successfully delivered a baby and handled three urgent operating room cases, proving their ability to continue providing quality care to the community.
Throughout the negotiations, the administration has made significant movements towards reaching an agreement with the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA). They highlight the unrealistic starting position of the MNA, which originally asked for top of scale nurses to be paid $51.30 per hour in the first year alone. In contrast, the medical center’s offer has steadily increased over time, showing their willingness to compromise. The administration also emphasizes