During last year’s contract negotiations, SCH and WSNA negotiated a process that permits nurses to request a review of their years of experience which may result in an upward adjustment to their step on the pay scale that appropriately reflects their years of experience as an RN. There are important process steps and timelines to follow so that eligible nurses will see these increases to their pay as soon as possible.

Use the links to find key dates, process steps and the RN Length of Service Application.

Updates:

• On January 9, SCH emailed all WSNA RNs the information sheet and application above.
• This email was sent to the Nurses’ work email address.
• If you did not receive an email, please contact me as soon as possible.
• The deadline to request review will be postponed for any nurse on a leave of absence; the submission deadline for such people will be 90 calendar days after their return to work.
• Make sure you submit your application no later than January 31, 2023.

COVID Exposure Grievance Settlement Application Deadline – March 6, 2023

WSNA and SCH have resolved the March 2020 Grievance pertaining to Article 13.16 Exposure to Communicable Diseases. This Grievance related to Nurses who were directed by SCH not to work due to an exposure to COVID, and who took the time unpaid or who used annual leave or personal sick leave during that time. Eligible Nurses who used paid leave will receive hours returned to the appropriate leave bank. Eligible Nurses, who were on unpaid leave, will receive payment at the regular rate of pay.

Use the links to find key dates, process steps, the Memorandum of Understanding and the Nurse Attestation Form

Updates:

1. On January 6, SCH emailed all WSNA RNs information about the COVID Exposure Grievance Settlement and the Nurse Attestation Form above.
2. This email was sent to the Nurses’ work email address.
3. If you did not receive an email, please contact me as soon as possible.
4. Make sure you submit your Nurse Attestation Form no later than March 6, 2023.

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Linda Burbank (lburbank@wsna.org).