After a marathon 19-hour bargaining session with management on Jan. 28-29, the RN Bargaining Team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center reached a tentative agreement (TA) on a new Union contract. The planned strike is no longer needed and has been canceled.

Because of our unity and strength, we were able to settle a contract. Instead of a strike, we’ll be voting on whether to approve our new contract. Providence St. Joseph member RNs should come out and vote Feb. 5 or 6. If you’re off work that day, make sure to stop in and cast your vote!

We, your Bargaining Team, recommend a  YES vote, and we thank you for all your support!

Ratification Vote

Thursday, Feb. 5 Noon to 3 p.m. / 6 to 8 p.m. / 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 6 Noon to 3 p.m. / 6 to 8 p.m. / 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

All voting located in Lockheed C

Contract Highlights

(additional details will be in contract summary)

51-month contract (4 years and 3 months).  CBA runs from Oct. 31, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2018

Raises

• 3.25% increase on Jan. 1 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2.9% on Jan. 1, 2018.
• Retroactive pay for one full month (pay for January 2015) as long as contract is ratified by Feb. 10, 2015.
• Per Diem rate increase from $44.50 per hour to $47.50 per hour upon ratification.
• $9 per hour increase to the base rate for any RNs who work Supplemental Registry Pool (in-house SRP) shifts.
• Increased Charge RN pay by .25 cents per hour.
• Increased Night Shift differential by .25 cents per hour.
• Increased Stand-by / Call-back differential by .25 cents per hour.
• Certification bonuses upon obtaining, renewing certifications and annually thereafter.

PTO and ESL

• Current employees’ Extended Sick Leave (ESL) accounts to be grand-fathered for a period of 3 years and added language to include coverage for family members as well, not just employee.
• Higher PTO accrual rates for members in exchange for PTO based on hours rather than FTE status, however, PTO accrual is protected if hospital flexes RNs due to low census / low activity. PTO will continue to accrue in this situation.

Clinical Ladder

• Improved access to clinical ladder
• Including Credit for college courses