Henry Ford Genesys Strike Continues as New Contract Offer is Rejected

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The strike by nurses represented by Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital has surpassed the 180-day mark, and negotiations remain stalled after the union rejected a new contract offer from the hospital. The strike began on September 1, 2025 [WNEM].

Hospital’s Offer Details

Henry Ford Genesys Hospital increased its contract offer, proposing a wage increase of up to 13%, guarantees for safe staffing levels, and a commitment to provide every striking nurse with an opportunity to return to work [Henry Ford], [WNEM]. The hospital stated that returning nurses would maintain their seniority, though exact shifts and assignments might not be immediately available due to operational changes implemented during the strike [WNEM].

Union Rejects Offer, Cites Return-to-Work Concerns

Despite the concessions, Teamsters Local 332 refused the offer, primarily due to concerns surrounding the return-to-work agreement [WNEM]. The union accused the hospital of prioritizing replacement workers and alleged violations of federal labor law [WNEM].

“Henry Ford Genesys Hospital is treating Teamsters nurses like they are disposable,” said Dan Glass, president of Local 332. “These are professionals who gave years — even decades — to this hospital. These attacks are blatantly illegal, and it’s long overdue for the National Labor Relations Board to do its job and protect these nurses’ statutory right to return to their positions.” [WNEM]

Hospital Response

Henry Ford Genesys acknowledged operational and clinical changes since assuming operations of Genesys Hospital and stated that nurses returning to work would receive preferred consideration for available openings [WNEM]. The hospital also emphasized its commitment to supporting all staff, including those who continued working during the strike and newly hired nurses [WNEM].

“Although we respect the right to strike, we also have a responsibility to support all our staff and stand behind the nurses who showed up to deliver care for their patients and community at a critical time,” Henry Ford Genesys stated [WNEM].

Ongoing Negotiations

Negotiations between Henry Ford Genesys and Teamsters Local 332 began last week, with the hospital expressing optimism for a resolution [MLive]. As of March 2, 2026, the strike continues, with no immediate complete in sight [Henry Ford].