A tentative agreement between Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council covers more than 7,000 nurses and advanced practice providers, delivering wage increases of 4% in year one, 4.5% in year two, and 4.75% in year three, totaling 13.25% over the contract term, along with stronger workplace violence protections and improved staffing ratios.

Because of the tentative agreement, a planned strike authorization vote was canceled, and ratification votes among union members are set to proceed in the coming weeks.

The previous contract expired at the end of March, and nurses will vote on ratification of the tentative deal soon.

Union president Kara Ayotte credited strong member engagement and protest turnout with maintaining momentum, saying the agreement reflects the unity and power of all 7,000 members.

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Union bargaining team member Ted McTaggart credited solidarity from other local unions as a key factor in reaching the agreement.

MiNurses.org provided the information, with the report filed by FOX 2 Staff.

The announcement states that final agreement hinges on union ratification and outlines the parties involved in public statements.

UMPNC President Kara Ayotte described the contract as reflecting nurses’ priorities and solidarity built during bargaining, signaling a success for recruitment, retention, and safety.

Ayotte emphasized that the agreement aligns with a shared commitment with Michigan Medicine to maintain high-quality patient care.

Ayotte highlighted competitive wage increases, better staffing ratios, and stronger protections as outcomes of the bargaining effort and solidarity.

The 7,500 registered nurses are members of the Michigan Nurses Association–University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (MNA-UMPNC), the local bargaining unit.