Summit Pacific Medical Center - Major Progress in Friday's Bargaining Session
On Friday, January 8, we got the employer to agree to several lingering issues.
Recognition
Preceptor Definition
Non-Discrimination
Union Security
Union Access and Stewards
Disciplinary Meetings & Personnel Files
Low Census
Seniority
Leave without Pay
Committees: Labor Management Committee, Nurse Staffing Committee, Safety Committee
Innovative Work Schedules
Schedule Posting
Health Tests
Duration of the Contract
Split Shift Protections
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY our renewed COVID-LOU; agreed to through the end of June 2021. Employees will not be required to use PTO for quarantine! Employer will now provide exposure information to members and the union. Minimum orientation requirements for float assignments.
“We started the new year off strong with a productive bargaining session!”
– Barb & Alicia
Major Issues still on the table! Sick leave, PTO, Wages, grievance procedure, bulletin boards, benefit eligibility
Your involvement is CRITICAL for our success at the table and winning a strong contract!
For more information, discussion, and ideas on how to get more involved - Come to the CAT Meeting!