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October 30, 2023

Bargaining Update #6

Today I was invited to the bargaining table to hear testimony from our UCMC nurses on staffing and safety at the medical center. I was so impressed by the preparation, candor and professionalism of the nurses who took the time to present today.

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October 24, 2023

Bargaining Update #5

The UCMC team shared counterproposals on Orientation Procedure for New Employees, Workplace Violence Prevention and Leaves of Absence. The NNU passed proposals and/or counterproposals on Preparation of Schedule, Absences Due to Workplace Injury, Bereavement and Credit for Experience.

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October 19, 2023

Bargaining Update #4

During this bargaining session, UCMC shared responses and/or counterproposals to several NNU proposals from October 3rd, 2023, and earlier today including bereavement leave, credit for experience, parking, holiday rotations and the annual vacation bid process.

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October 3, 2023

Bargaining Session #3

The third collective bargaining session with NNU and UCMC was held today. The UCMC team made a new proposal regarding scheduling under Float/Supplemental Team. UCMC also passed counterproposals regarding Bereavement, Credit for Experience and Posting on Bulletin Boards.

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September 27, 2023

Bargaining Update #2

During this bargaining session, UCMC shared responses and/or counterproposals to the NNU proposals from September 14, 2023, related to Union dues, NNU Representatives’ access to UCMC, Orientation, Leaves of Absence, Credit for Experience, Medical Examination, Resignation Notice, Death in the Family, Meeting Facilities, Posting of Notices and Transfers.

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September 14, 2023

Bargaining Update #1

Today we held our first collective bargaining session with the union that represents our nurses (NNU) and UCMC.

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