On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, RNs at UWMC voted "YES" by an overwhelming majority, to accept the Meal and Rest Break Memorandum of Understanding negotiated between WSNA and the employer.

This MOU affords the flexibility of combining breaks, scheduling meals and rest breaks at a time most convenient for the RN as well as the ability to waive the Labor and Industry provided optional second meal period for any shifts over 10 hours in length (This is what keeps you from having to work a 13 hour shift).

The employer is developing a final waiver and learning materials to allow you to know how to utilize these resources and ensure you get your rest breaks and meals consistently.

A big thanks to everyone who made it out to vote, along with the WSNA RN leaders that helped negotiate this MOU.

For a copy of the final MOU, draft final waiver and UWMC Policy, use the link buttons below:

In Solidarity,

Chair - Chris Jakubowski
Co-Chair - Teresa Wren
Secretary/Treasurer - Doug Harper
Grievance Officer - Janet O. Bower
Membership Officer - Claire Rovang

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org or one of your local unit officers.