500 SNF workers vote to strike Tuesday but provider says declaration is premature

Seven nursing homes in Michigan are preparing for a strike, but their operator said employees' 10-day notice of a labor walkout is premature. More ...

March 20, 2023
8:34 AM

Seven nursing homes in Michigan are preparing for a strike, but their operator said employees' 10-day notice of a labor walkout is premature. More than 500 workers at seven Ciena Healthcare facilities in the Detroit and Flint areas plan to start their strike Tuesday, local media reported. That's down from threats last month to strike at 13 facilities. The Service Employees International Union Healthcare of Michigan has said the employees want better wages, benefits, and working environments. But Amy La Fleur, senior vice president for Operation at Ciena Healthcare told McKnight's Long-Term Care News negotiations at each facility remained ongoing with none at an impasse.

Jessica R. Towhey