We have a Tentative Agreement!
Posted Jan 21, 2022
Our WSNA negotiating team recommends a YES vote
The agreement includes:
- 6% raise which will be retroactive to 11/1/2021
- 3.75% raise 11/1/2022
- 3.5% raise 11/1/2023
- Retention bonus up to $1000 in 2022 – paid in March 2022
- Retention bonus up to $2000 in 2023 – paid February 2023
- Retention bonus will be prorated based on FTE or hours worked which ever was higher
- Improved language on cross training
- Baylor weekend only positions with enhanced pay
- Created pathway for nurses to return to original unit if transfer does not work out.
- Increase to overtime pay related to overrun of scheduled procedures
- Increased standby pay for standby in excess of 50 hours in a pay period
- Fought off negative proposals to meal and rest periods
- Fought off PTO proposal and protected current vacation and sick leave language
- Fought off reductions in rest between shifts pay
Stay tuned for the announcement of the vote date, and a more detailed summary! Please remember you must be a WSNA member to vote.
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your bargaining team members or contact Nurse Representative Bret Percival at BPercival@WSNA.org.
In solidarity,
Your bargaining team:
Alicia O’Neal – Hospice Center
Beth Volk – 7 Silver OSN
Holly Baker – ED – Local Unit Treasurer
Karen Lasota – Home Hospice
Lexi Overa – ED
Sandy Gott – FMC – Grievance Officer
Theresa Blazer – FMC – Local Unit Chair