Michigan Senate passes bills prohibiting mandatory overtime for nurses after union rally

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A rally held by an organization of Michigan nurses attempted to shake the halls of power ahead of a state Senate vote to prohibit mandatory overtime for nurses, with consideration for special circumstances.

The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed a set of two bills, SB 296 and SB 297, to prohibit current mandatory overtime practices for nurses, except in specific emergency circumstances.

While the Democratic-led upper chamber of the Legislature was likely to …

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