ESCANABA — Michigan Nurses Association RNs across Michigan will advocate for fair contracts and better work conditions Wednesday through April 15 by taking part in collective actions at seven locations across the state, including two in the Upper Peninsula.

The events include rallies, practice strikes and a legislative action day. The events are not work stoppages; nurses will be participating on their own time, along with community members. The public can see the list and RSVP at www.minurses.org/weekofaction.

The events are:

• Munson Medical Center (Traverse City Munson Nurses Association) nurses’ practice strike, April 9, 4:30-6:15 p.m., sidewalk in front of the hospital

• McLaren Lapeer nurses’ rally, April 10, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Cramton Park

• Aspirus Keweenaw nurses’ rally, April 10, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Portage Lift Bridge (between Houghton and Hancock)

• MyMichigan Alma nurses’ practice strike, April 14, 4:15-5:15 p.m., sidewalk in front of the hospital

• McLaren Central Michigan nurses’ practice strike (Mt. Pleasant), April 14, 5:45-6:45 p.m., sidewalk in front of the hospital

• MNA Capitol Action Day, Lansing, April 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• OSF St. Francis (Escanaba) nurses will kick the week off on Wednesday by presenting a petition to management at their hospital.