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Henry Ford Genesys Declares Impasse, Will Implement Contract Terms as Nurses Strike Continues

Union leaders call the unilateral move unacceptable, vowing to keep picketing.

Overview

  • The hospital says it will roll out wage increases for registered nurses of up to 8.6%, averaging 5.3% in the first year.
  • Management says pay scales will align with other Henry Ford Health sites, with about 60% of RNs set to have base pay above $100,000.
  • Proposed terms include a benefits package, eligibility for overtime and holiday pay, previously agreed staffing ratios, and a new shared governance model.
  • Henry Ford reports more than 60 bargaining sessions since spring and says there is no reasonable prospect of a near-term deal, though meetings will continue.
  • Teamsters Local 332 keeps the strike focused on staffing ratios, benefits, and premium pay, as President Dan Glass rejects unilateral implementation.