Once again American Red Cross workers are poised to strike in Michigan.
The strike could affect 65 counties in Michigan.
Ten days ago, two unions gave notice of their intention to strike against the American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region. It would be the third job action in the last two years.
The union members have been working without a contract for the past four years. The two sides remain far apart on several issues.
Monica Stoneking is a Red Cross spokeswoman. She says the Great Lakes Blood Services Region must collect 700 units of blood a day to meet demand.
“If we have less blood drives being held…then that’s going to further impact our blood supply… and it’s already at a low level," says Stoneking.
Stoneking says if a strike takes place they will have to import blood from other Red Cross regions to meet the need.
