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Why was A.I. part of contract talks for Munson nurses?

Laura Nilsson, president of the Munson nurses' union, speaks to a crowd at the Delamar Hotel on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Photo: Claire Keenan-Kurgan/IPR News)
Laura Nilsson, president of the Munson nurses' union, speaks to a crowd at the Delamar Hotel on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Photo: Claire Keenan-Kurgan/IPR News)

Union nurses and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City have reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiation. One of the things on the table during those talks? Artificial intelligence.

IPR's Claire Keenan-Kurgan explains why AI was a talking point.

Also, Mackinac Island voters will get to decide whether to regulate ferry service to and from the popular tourist destination.

And the horses are back for the summer. The Traverse City Horse Shows got underway this week and will continue through mid-September.

Reporting for this episode is from Claire Keenan-Kurgan and capital bureau chief Rick Pluta.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition."