Approximately 1,250 employees at Michigan Medicine are members of the House Officers Association. House Officers play an important role in Michigan Medicine’s education, research and patient care missions through a variety of work, predominantly in the areas of patient care.

Since 1973, the university has recognized these House Officers as a bargaining unit.  House Officers covered by this contract are eligible for a comprehensive package including generous health care benefits, paid medical and parental leave, a specialized long term disability plan, and a yearly payment to encourage savings.

From February 2023 until June 2023, bargaining teams from Michigan Medicine and HOA negotiated a new four-year contract. The contract was ratified in June 2023 and is in effect until 2027. Additional labor relations information can be found on the Michigan Medicine Human Resources website.