During negotiations on Jan. 9th and 13th:
- Management backed off its lump sum bonus-only proposal and is now proposing a 2%, 2.25%, 2.25% raise, but as of yet they have not agreed to retroactive pay.
- Tentative agreement reached on Article 9 — Income Security, and Article 27 — Grievance Procedure.
- Management agreed to continue the HMO health plan and the teams continue to negotiate the terms.
Our Current Union Proposals:4% wage increase the first year, 3.75% year two and threeA 25-year step increaseMaintain current scheduling practicesIncrease to Clinical ladder pay with changes for easier accessIncrease to SRP rateRN certification; annual bonus, and increase to bonus amount (not limited to when you renew)Additional leaves of absence protections | Current Management Proposals:PTO to be based on hours worked, not FTE status. If you take a day without pay you do not collect PTOElimination of Extended Sick LeaveChange of requirements to negotiate with union prior to increasing healthcare premiumsRN jobs subject to subcontractingNo retroactive pay |