Teamsters Local 332 Charges Henry Ford Genesys Hospital for Unfair Labor Practices

Striking Health Workers Accuse Hospital of Unlawful Negotiation Practices

(GRAND BLANC, Mich.) – An ongoing dispute at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital has led to multiple unfair labor practice charges from Teamsters Local 332. The union, representing a workforce of 750 nurses and case managers, claims that the hospital has engaged in unfair practices such as refusing to engage in direct negotiations, falsely declaring an impasse, and making unlawful threats against the staff. As a result, the workers have been on strike since September 1.

Dan Glass, President of Local 332, expressed frustration, stating, “Henry Ford has pulled out all the stops — from refusing to bargain face-to-face to making unlawful threats against Teamsters nurses to declaring a false impasse. We filed these charges with the National Labor Relations Board because we’ve had enough. Teamsters have been committed to reaching a fair deal from the very beginning. This employer has done absolutely everything to avoid reaching a contract, and it cannot continue.”

On November 4, the hospital announced that negotiations had reached an “impasse” and indicated plans to unilaterally implement contract terms without further discussion with the union. Such an action, according to Local 332, violates labor laws as negotiations were not completed.

Local 332 steward Tricia Pierce lamented the treatment of the hospital staff, saying, “Most of us have dedicated years, even decades, to this hospital. It is deeply disappointing and hurtful to be treated now like we are disposable. Henry Ford Genesys used to be the gold standard because we provide the best care. But this hospital’s management has put greed over patients and health care workers, leaving us with no choice but to stay on strike.”

Teamsters Local 332 has a long history of representing workers in Flint, Michigan, since its founding in 1933. For further details, visit teamsters332.com.