MNA/UMPNC Update: August 5, 2022 - Details on current proposal

Earlier this week, Michigan Medicine shared an updated proposal package with MNA/UMPNC. Below are highlights of what is included in our updated offer:

  • A new salary proposal with a 6% increase in year one, and 5% increases each year for the next three years (6/5/5/5) for Framework and RSAM nurses (based off Framework Level C), certified nurse midwives, CRNAs and CNSs
    • Total 21% across-the-board increase over four years
  • A $4,000 lump sum bonus for all bargaining unit members in active employment status as of the effective date of the agreement (prorated for appointment)
  • Continued proposal for a new salary step model for NPs that includes annual increases and lump sum payments that average a 20% increase over the term of the four-year agreement

This generous financial offer represents our continued investment in our exemplary nurses.

Other proposals include:

  • A commitment to safely eliminating mandatory overtime
  • Allowing use of an unscheduled PTO day as bereavement leave for a close friend or non-family member
  • Maintaining current benefits including health care premiums and retirement match
  • Maintaining the ability to use incremental PTO
  • Ending the practice of posting multi-unit positions
  • Introduction of a new charge nurse differential
  • Increases to shift and weekend differentials beginning in FY24
  • Adding staffing incentive payments into the contract to enable more immediate action if units face elevated functional vacancy rates

Below are some updated FAQs that will provide additional information.

FAQs
Q: How long is the $4,000 lump sum bonus available for?
A: The bonus will remain on the table until a tentative agreement can be reached.

Q: What are the next steps?
A: Michigan Medicine will meet with MNA/UMPNC next week to continuing negotiating over open proposals. Once a tentative agreement is reached on all of the open issues, it can be brought to members for a ratification vote.

Q: Is Michigan Medicine proposing a limit on incremental PTO?
A: A previous proposal made by Michigan Medicine did include a limit on the amount of incremental PTO hours nurses could use. After listening to feedback from UMPNC, we have removed that limit from the proposal.

Q: Are dual-unit positions still going to be posted?
A: Michigan Medicine will no longer post multi-unit positions but will continue to post dual-unit positions to help us meet staffing needs on units.