When we fight we win! Nurses’ willingness to take action for their patients, including going on strike for 10 days, was crucial for winning a contract that will improve nurse retention and the quality of care that patients receive.

Garfield Medical Center nurses voted 100% in favor of the agreement, which includes:

• Improved safe floating language & floating differential
• Commitment to RN input on vital patient care policies
• New pathwaysto resolve patient safety issues
• More metal detector wands & security guards at key locations
• Improved protection against harassment
• Wage increases of 17.4% to 29.4% over 3 years
• Retention bonus

Read media coverage of the nurses’ strike here