Tentative Agreement Reached at Michigan Medicine

Workers represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have reached a tentative three-year agreement with University of Michigan Health, averting a planned one-day strike set for October 15. This agreement marks the first contract for the newly formed SEIU Healthcare Michigan and includes around 2,700 healthcare professionals such as respiratory therapists and patient care technicians. Union deputy trustee Larry Alcoff expressed relief at the agreement, emphasizing the value of the workers and the importance of retaining experienced staff. University of Michigan Health's president, Dr. David Miller, highlighted the collaborative efforts of both negotiating teams and the commitment to high-quality patient care. A ratification vote is expected among union members in the coming weeks, although other unions representing healthcare workers at Michigan Medicine are still in negotiations, raising the possibility of future labor actions.