VMFH (Common Spirit) Vascular Health We Are Getting Closer To Our First Union Contract!
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Yesterday we met with the Employer for the second time. It was their turn to get back to us on our proposals. After their presentation our team worked the rest of the afternoon to respond to their proposals. See the tentative agreements (TAs) we've reached so far (please keep in mind that nothing is final until all members vote and approved the Contract).
Recognition
Managements Rights - TA
Union Membership - Partial TA
Union Representation - TA
Definitions - TA
Employment Rights - TA
Seniority/Layoffs Partial - TA
Hours of Work and Overtime Partial - TA
Compensation language - not numbers yet Partial - TA
PTO Partial - TA
Insurance Program - TA
Grievance Procedures Partial - TA
General Provisions - TA
We are back at the table this coming Thursday. We will provide updated information after Thursday.
"Day two of negotiations are done. Things are moving along surprinsingly smoothly. We have come to agreement on many items, and we have counters in others. We are standing strong and not budging on things that are important to us all like the schedules." - Karla Boxum
Next bargaining dates has been scheduled for 8/13 and 8/27.
Contract Action Meeting Scheduled: Thursday, July 30 at 6:30pm on Zoom >>
The Committee wants to invite you to participate in an informative virtual meeting. The meeting will take place next Thursday at 6:30 pm.
Our Union Bargaining Team: Scot Johnson, Karla Boxum, Michael Desmarteau, Charlie King (Union Representative) and Cesar R Quiles-Borrero (Negotiatior)
Please reach out to a Bargaining Team member if you have questions, or reach out to your Rep Charlie King at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6518.
