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News WSNA-CMC Ratifies Contract - February 5, 2008 On January 31, 2008, CMC WSNA bargaining members ratified a contract for 1/1/2008-12/31/1010. The agreement includes an overall wage increase for all RNs of 9.5% the first year, 4% the second year, and 4% the third year. There are increases in premiums such as standby/on-call, weekend shift differential, charge nurse pay, and night shift differential. We negotiated improved recognition for previous employment for new hires and adjustments for present employees who have not met the 10 year threshold. We have improved language regarding PTO benefits, in lieu of benefits, and insurance premiums (including changes in hospital paid portion of premiums to all nurses). A complete summary of the changes was provided at the vote and copies are available to all nurses. Please remember to thank your negotiating team members: The contract will go to the CMC board for approval on 2/12/08.
Walter Hoffmannt - February 5, 2008
Carmen Garrison (Nurse Rep with WSNA) and Walter Hoffmann (CMC RN) Walter Hoffmann is taking a leave of absence to spend some time with his mother who lives in Germany. Walter was a strong leader during the negotiation preps and is a solid supporter of the negotiation process. While he is temporarily leaving, his Emergency Department position at CMC, I am sure he would appreciate hearing from any of you. Walter, we wish you well and look forward to seeing you back at CMC.
Negotiations Update - January 23, 2008 We have a tentative agreement. Negotiations went well and are now complete. The hospital agreed to a generous increase in wages and increases in several premiums. Gains were also made with regard to recognition of experience for new hires and currently employed nurses. WSNA and your bargaining team are recommending that you vote yes on the tentative agreement. Don't forget to thank your negotiating team members-Gordon Briody, Yvone Peters, and Lynn Mutschler. The vote is tentatively scheduled for January 31, 2008, from 4-6:30 PM at the hospital conference room. Please check your local web site at wsna.org for updates. If the date has to be rescheduled, your team members will contact you and the new date will be posted on the web site. Document Library
Please note: All items in the document library are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. 2008 Local Unit Awards Presented by the WSNA Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare The WSNA Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare is proud to announce the annual Local Unit Awards to be presented during the 2008 Leadership Conference on September 29, 2008 in Lake Chelan. This is your chance to nominate someone that you feel has done an outstanding job as a local unit leader. This can be someone who is, or has been, a local unit leader who you feel deserves some recognition. So please submit your nominations before the July 25, 2008 deadline. To nominate the person, or persons of your choice, please complete the nomination form after reviewing the criteria for each award. More information on you nominee is best! Please add additional pages if necessary! The Categories for the Awards are: Outstanding Local Unit Chair, Adversity Award, Local Unit Star, Outstanding Negotiation Team, Membership Award, and Outstanding Grievance Officer. To nominate someone for one of these awards, download this form and return it to WSNA by July 25, 2008! Current Issue Short Staffing = No Breaks = Unsafe Patient Care The issue of meal and rest breaks has plagued nurse for many years. It has never been about nurses not wanting to take their breaks. It is about real concerns related to staffing and the ability to provide SAFE Patient Care. It is about hospitals having enough STAFF to meet the requirements of the law to provide rest breaks. Missed meal and rest breaks have a direct relationship to short staffing which can lead to unsafe patient care. Missed meal and rest breaks are a direct result of the lack of commitment to provide adequate staffing. Missed meal and rest breaks force you to work exhausted and lead to increased medical and medication errors, thus putting both Your Patients - and YOU - in jeopardy. We don’t think it is unreasonable to expect to be able to stop and rest for 15 minutes every 4 hours … do you? As a Registered Nurse working in Washington: Did You Know?
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Membership Want to have a voice in your local unit? Want to be able to vote on your contract? Join WSNA today! Simply download and complete the WSNA Membership Application form, and return it to us by fax or mail. Have you moved? Changed your name? Changed your FTE? Gone on LOA? Don't forget to notify WSNA to ensure that your membership information is correct and that you are paying the right amount of dues. Your employer may not inform WSNA of these changes in a timely fashion… It’s up to you! It's simple. Just complete the Change of Information form and return it to us by fax or mail. Help us keep your records accurate by letting us know right away when there are changes. Tip: to save PDF documents to your computer, right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As..." Select the location on your computer where you want to save the PDF file, and click "Save." |
