We were able to have some in-depth conversation around workplace violence issues and discussed several security improvements for offsite care areas and employee parking. We look forward to more innovative proactive measures to help ensure patient and staff safety.

We have reached a few tentative agreements but face big proposed takeaways in Extended Illness Benefits (EIB), requirements for per diem nurses and changes in education hours and funding for nurses. We have exchanged staffing proposals and are encouraged by the movement in this area.

We want to let the nurses of St. Joseph know that we are working hard for a fair contract which addresses all the items of concern that have been expressed.

In Unity,
Sarah M. Newell, RN, Local Unit Chair
Geraldine R. Falacy, RN, Secretary
Michelle Leidal, RN, Treasurer
Rhonda L. Tull, RN, Grievance Officer
Susannah P. Ribeiro, RN, Co-Communication Officer
Laura A. Bayes, RN, Co-Membership Coordinator
Arlene L. Copps, RN, Co-Membership Coordinator
Tracy E. Pullar, RNC, Safety Officer

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Sue Dunlap at sdunlap@wsna.org.