Negotiation Update #1
Posted on 7.16.08

A brief summary of proposals

MNA Proposals

• Innovative staffing proposal
• 7% salary increase with new top step
• Increases in shift/charge differentials
• Increase in call pay
• Shift differential for mandatory in-services
• Increase in weekend differentials
• Limit variable positions to 1 year
• Increase hospital’s contribution to pension plan
• Freeze parking rates
• Post vacancies in keeping with past practice (easily accessible)
• 1 year contract

BWH Proposals

• Increase restrictions on vacation time
• Increase number of variables
• Give NLNs hiring preference for ICUs/ED/L&D over any other nurse
• Ability to fill NIC and other positions while disregarding seniority
• Ability to cancel part of a variable nurse’s shift
• Mandatory use of sick time if on FMLA for a family member
• Changes to grievance procedure
• Increase length of probationary period
• 3 year agreement

The next session will be held on July 24 at the MNA office in Canton. A complete copy of all proposals and an important survey will be mailed to you next week. Please take time to complete the survey.