As you know, negotiations continued last week through a federal mediator. Management rejected our most recent proposal, and we are still waiting for a counter-proposal from the hospital.
Our talks primarily centered on staffing, and our bargaining committee continues to work to explore a number of options that adequately address staffing and enforce ratios.
We have been clear throughout this process that it’s essential to have staffing ratios that account for acuity and help stave off burnout. We have been unable to move the hospital on this issue since we began bargaining.
Now we need to ensure staffing ratios function as designed so patients get the best possible care and nurses can attend to their own health and well-being.
There are currently no new talks scheduled. We continue to urge management to join us back at the table to negotiate in good faith for the fair contract we have earned and deserve.
We remain united in our commitment to the very highest standards of patient care and to providing a strong, united voice on behalf of the membership.
Thank you to everyone who’s been on the picket line, as we continue our fight for safer staffing. Moving forward, please make sure you’ve signed up for picket shifts so we can keep the momentum going.
Please watch for updates as our ULP strike continues and remember to check in with your picket captain for opportunities to demonstrate your support.