- Bargaining sessions between University of Michigan Health Sparrow and its caregivers union continued Friday
- Talks ended without an agreement and will continue with an extra bargaining session happening Sunday
Leaders with the University of Michigan Health Sparrow and its caregivers union are adding an extra day of negotiations with over a week before a planned strike occurs.
The hospital and the Professional Employee Council of Sparrow Hospital-Michigan Nurses Association (PESCH-MNA) met Friday to discuss contract talks that have been ongoing since August.
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Discussion began around 8 a.m. and went on for 12-hours before leaders concluded their session around 8 p.m. and agreed to have a bargaining session on Sunday at 9 a.m.
The group says more than 2,000 members have been working without a contract since October 30. Earlier this week, the union voted to strike January 20 if a deal isn't reached.
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