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TIC Ratifies 2-Year Agreement
The members at TIC ratified at 2-year agreement adding $1.25 to each new 24-month step scale (employees will be moved commensurate with their seniority on the scale; employees beyond the 2-year step will also receive an additional raise of $1.25 or 5% whichever is...
MGL POST Contract Ratified
MGL POST voted 79 % to 21 % 151 yes votes 39 no votes Please thank your bargaining team for all of their hard work POST Reaches a Tentative Agreement YOUR BARGAINING TEAM has reached a Tentative Agreement (T/A) with McLaren Greater Lansing (MGL) on a New Four (4)...
Local 459 McLaren Nurses Ratify Impressive New Contract
On November 4th, Registered Nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing overwhelmingly ratified a historic contract, with 85% approving the agreement. The new contract, covering about 400 RNs, makes MGL’s wages highly competitive in the regional market, improves staffing, and...
Morrison Employees Ratify First Contract
The seventy-four (74) newly Local 459 represented employees at Morrison Food Service voted almost unanimously to approve their first ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA). These new members work in the Food and Nutrition department at McLaren’s...
POST LOU Increases Wages to a Minimum of $15
By Rick Bailey, POST Chief Steward OPEIU Local 459 entered into an agreement with McLaren Greater Lansing (MGL) regarding the minimum starting wage for all POST bargaining unit employees. This Letter of Understanding (LOU) was effective June 19, 2022. After...
Tell the Red Cross: Front-line heroes deserve a fair contract
American Red Cross employees are everyday heroes. They have stepped up time and time again, putting themselves at risk during the pandemic to keep their communities and donors safe and healthy. At times, they weren’t even provided adequate personal protective...
Red Cross Workers speak up
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Tell the Red Cross: Front-line heroes deserve a fair contract
American Red Cross employees are everyday heroes. They have stepped up time and time again, putting themselves at risk during the pandemic to keep their communities and donors safe and healthy. At times, they weren’t even provided adequate personal protective...
McLaren Greater Lansing Opens New Hospital
On Sunday March 6th McLaren Greater Lansing opened their new hospital on Collins Road in Lansing. Local 459 members were there leading the way and making sure the move went smoothly for patients. Although it is a new hospital the same GREAT staff will be there caring...
CMH Residential Technician Wins Backpay and Full-Time Position
Rebecca Williams, a Residential Technician at Orchard Court, was working full-time hours for over a year, covering for an employee who had taken a temporary position in another home. In December 2021, when retention payments were issued, Williams questioned why she...