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Negotiations Update 25
This week, we held three bargaining sessions with the Teamsters and made good progress on several of the outstanding proposals we have been working on for several months. We were able to reach tentative agreements on nine proposals this week, bringing the total number of TAs to 31. A list
Corewell Health
Teamsters Contract Negotiations
Corewell Health East has been engaged in good faith negotiations with the Teamsters since June 24, 2025, with a goal of reaching a contract that provides fair and competitive terms for our nurses, so we can continue providing exceptional care to our patients without sacrificing our financial and operational sustainability.
Negotiations Schedule
No other bargaining dates are currently scheduled. We expect to schedule additional bargaining dates soon.
Negotiations Updates
Stay informed with the latest developments, milestones, and insights from ongoing negotiations.
Tentative Agreements
Explore the latest tentative agreements reached in recent negotiation sessions.
The first bargaining session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, please check back here for an update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Strike Authorization - Team member rights
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Yes. You have the right to continue coming to work and caring for patients. If the Teamsters call for a strike, more information will be provided to you about how you can continue working and how Corewell Health is working to provide a safe environment for all team members who choose to continue working.
You cannot be fined or subjected to official penalty from the Teamsters unless you have already joined the union and are paying dues. We do not believe this has happened yet for the vast majority of Teamster-represented team members.
No, you cannot be fired if you decide not to strike. You have the legal right to decide for yourself, without experiencing any retaliation
Yes, Corewell Health will provide a safe environment for team members who choose to continue working during a strike.
Corewell Health East (Corewell Health) and the Teamsters Local 2024 (Teamsters) began contract negotiations on June 24, 2025.
Contract negotiations between Corewell Health and the Teamsters are governed by a federal labor law called the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The law requires that employers and unions negotiate in “good faith” to reach agreement. This includes meeting at reasonable times and conferring in good faith, bringing proposals to the bargaining table, responding to the other party’s proposals and working toward consensus.
We know compensation is always an important topic for all of our team members, and it is important to us as well. We plan to discuss compensation with the Teamsters during negotiations, as well as various non-wage proposals.
Corewell Health
Teamsters Contract Negotiations
Corewell Health East has been engaged in good faith negotiations with the Teamsters since June 24, 2025, with a goal of reaching a contract that provides fair and competitive terms for our nurses, so we can continue providing exceptional care to our patients without sacrificing our financial and operational sustainability.
Thus far, we have held 25 bargaining sessions and reached 22 tentative agreements. Recent discussions have focused on staffing, wages and wage structure and benefits. There is still a lot of work to be done but we are encouraged by the quality of discussions happening at the table.
Corewell Health is committed to providing our nurses and their families with honest, factual information about the ongoing negotiations. This site continues to be updated with the most recent information after each bargaining session so please bookmark this site and continue checking back for new updates.
Since the Teamsters announced strike authorization, we have started adding some strike-related resources to the site as well. If the Teamsters do announce an intent to strike, every team member has the legal right to continue working, and this site will be updated with facts and resources to help you make your own decision.
Corewell Health remains committed to negotiating in good faith and reaching an agreement.
Contract negotiations between Corewell Health and the Teamsters began on June 24, 2025. We value the contributions of our nurses and are committed to engaging in good-faith discussions that address shared priorities, ensure operational stability, and meet the needs of our patients and our community.
We have developed this website to help Corewell Health nurses and others get honest, factual information about these negotiations. We hope you will check back here for updates throughout this process.
We seek a contract that provides fair and competitive terms for our professional nurses while supporting our continued ability to provide exceptional care to our patients.
Corewell Health respects the collective bargaining process and we look forward to a constructive dialogue with Teamsters representatives.