The Teamsters’ claim that Corewell Health has delayed negotiations or not accepted 22 dates proposed by their bargaining team is misleading.
Corewell Health
Teamsters Contract Negotiations
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.
Negotiations Schedule
No other bargaining dates are currently scheduled. We expect to schedule additional bargaining dates soon.
Other Communications
Status of Bargaining Date Discussions Since March 1
The Teamsters’ claim that Corewell Health has delayed negotiations or not accepted 22 dates proposed by their bargaining team is misleading. Some of the dates they “offered” were already agreed upon and scheduled, and others
Latest Negotiations Update
Negotiations Update 24
Negotiations with the Teamsters resumed this week with bargaining sessions on Monday and Tuesday. Since negotiations began last June, we have consistently encouraged the Teamsters to engage in open and realistic dialogue during bargaining to
The first bargaining session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, please check back here for an update.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pre-Strike Authorization - Team member rights
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.