Mich. Nurses Assoc. Endorses Benson for Governor

MNA is the largest union for RNs and healthcare professionals in the state

LANSING – The Michigan Nurses Association, the largest union and professional association for registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the state, has endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Michigan governor.

Throughout her distinguished career, Benson has shown a steadfast commitment to protecting democracy. She is dedicated to improving conditions for nurses, healthcare professionals, and working people everywhere, and has a health care plan that will advance accessibility and affordability for Michiganders. 

“Jocelyn Benson has proven she won’t fold under pressure. When powerful interests push, she pushes back,” said Aaron McCormick, RN, MNA president. “As Secretary of State, she’s expanded access to the ballot for Michiganders across this state. And she’s shown a real willingness to listen to nurses and healthcare professionals about the challenges we’re facing. That kind of leadership matters.”

During Benson’s time as secretary of state, she introduced policy changes to protect her employees’ time and prevent unpredictable levels of overtime – not unlike MNA’s legislative efforts to end the excessive use of mandatory nurse overtime in hospitals. 

She has demonstrated resilience and principled leadership during a pivotal moment for our democracy, working to strengthen trust and transparency in the electoral process. “We’re eager to collaborate with Jocelyn Benson to advance meaningful policy that protects patients, supports nurses and healthcare professionals, and expands access to high-quality healthcare,“ said Leah Rasch, RN, a member of MNA’s elected Board of Directors.

“Jocelyn Benson’s plan to decrease health care costs and support healthcare workforce development is desperately needed. We believe she will be the leader to champion safe nurse staffing standards and shift the focus to high-quality patient care rather than profits.”

The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) is the largest union and professional association for registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the state. MNA is an affiliate of National Nurses United and AFL-CIO. 

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