Our Philosophy
We think differently about what is possible.
And we empower our patients, team members and partners to do the same. When others say no, we keep questioning. When it seems impossible, we say – keep pushing until it isn’t. Because at our core, we believe we can™.
Corewell Health Labor Relations Philosophy
Our team members – whether or not represented by a union – are the heart of our organization.
We believe our team members, patients, and communities are best served when Corewell Health and team members work together directly and collaboratively. The health care industry is always changing and evolving, but our commitment to the patients and families we serve will never change. We also believe we have an obligation to inform our non-unionized team members of their choices and options, our philosophy regarding union representation, and the potential risks and impacts.
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We provide team members with competitive wage and benefit packages, safe working conditions, open and direct two-way communications, policies that promote a fair and collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to develop and enhance skills and careers.
Team member voices matter at Corewell Health. They play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization. We encourage team members to tell us how to make our workplaces better. We have a variety of avenues in place for team members to share their feedback and participate in guiding and directing our organization. Our leaders consistently hear, value, and respond to team member feedback.
We continually re-evaluate, adjust and assess market wage rates and benefits. We are committed to providing our team members with fair and equitable compensation.
We think we work better and provide the best caring, healing, and working environment when our non-unionized team members choose to maintain direct relationships with their leaders without third-party intervention.
Our mission to provide extraordinary patient care is best accomplished when our team members’ voices are directly heard, when we can work with one another on an individual basis, and when team members speak for themselves and our patients without intervention from outside organizations. Our valued team members deliver on our mission every day caring for our patients and the communities we serve.
Your Rights
Understanding your legal rights is the first step in making an informed, educated decision about unionization and how it might impact you and your family.
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects an individual team member’s right to engage – or not to engage – in union support, membership, and other protected concerted activities.
Your decision to support or not support unionization is yours alone.
Consistent with your Section 7 rights, you each have the right to choose whether to:
- Sign or not sign a union authorization card
- Oppose unionization
- Refrain from any union activity
- Express your opposition to any union activity
- Engage in union activity and support the union
- Share your views with your colleagues and fellow team members
Consistent with your Section 7 rights, you each have the right to choose whether to:
Sign or not sign a union authorization card
Oppose unionization
Refrain from any union activity
Express your opposition to any union activity
Engage in union activity and support the union
Share your views with your colleagues and fellow team members