Today we met with management for our first negotiation session.

For negotiations we are using an IBB or interest based bargaining. IBB is collaborative, where we agree on a common interest and issues and then work together to create solutions that work for both groups.

We also set 7 sessions moving forward with the next one on 3/31 the day our contract expires. We set and agreed on ground rules for negotiations, and a further understanding of the rules and procedures of IBB.

We are looking forward to negotiations on 3/31 where we will be discussing the issues you care about.

Please wear your "I support my negotiation team" stickers on 3/31.

Stay tuned to your email and the Facebook group for more information.

Thank your negotiating team members: Sara Bergenholtz, Nicholas Jackson, Karla Bourgeois, Stefanie Gates, Amy Yarbrough, Paul Stamilio, Blaine Wuertz, and Paul Molenaar, for their hard work and dedication.

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Carmen Garrison at cgarrison@wsna.org