Language clarified in CBA

WSNA has been working with the County to clarify language found in WSNA Supervisor and WSNA Staff CBAs.

Please note that changes made to Article 30 and Article 12 apply to both WSNA Supervisor and WSNA Staff CBA. Changes to Article 8 and Article 15 only apply to the WSNA Staff CBA. The MOA is posted to this site. You can open it from the document bar above.

Article 30- Grievance Procedure
-Change in Step 3 from 45 days to 60 days to move to a higher level to be consistent with step 4.

Article 12 Probation, Performance, and Discipline
-Probation step increase was left out of the current contract and was not supposed to be. This language was added back in.
"A probationary employee, regardless of what step they are initially placed on, will advance (1) step upon successful completion of their probationary term, not to exceed the top step of the applicable wage range. "

Article 8 Licensure and Compliance Requirements

Section 8.2 License Fees

- Added Renewal for Licensed Practical Nurse License

Article 15 Holidays
-Clarifying that CFJC staff is covered by this language also.

Questions? Contact your WSNA nurse representative.


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