Union In Brief – July/August’11 Voice

July 2011

ST. FRANCIS BARGAINING —

Negotiations continue between Management and the St. Francis Registered Nurses Association. The two parties have reached agreement on a new just culture standard for discipline and discharge, leaves of absence, job postings, filling of vacancies, and expanded clinical ladder. Negotiations will continue in mid-July over wages, health insurance benefits, pension, and staffing.

PARKVIEW BARGAINING UPDATE —

Negotiations continue between Management and the Parkview Registered Nurses Association (PRNA) for a new contract.

BEVERLY BARGAINING UPDATE —

With the strong support of Beverly Registered Nurses, the negotiating team is making slow but steady progress. Negotiations will continue through the summer.

SPNN BARGAINING COMING —

The Registered Nurses of the Sharp Professional Nurses Network will head back to the bargaining table soon. The contract expires September 30, 2011, and a contract support team has already formed to aid in the negotiations effort. To get involved, email sharpnurses@unacuhcp.org.

GARDEN GROVE BOARD OF INQUIRY —

The Garden Grove Registered Nurses Association will present remaining negotiation proposals for resolution at Board of Inquiry hearings to be held on July 12, 19, and 21.