Negotiation Update #1

September 8, 2011

Dear BWH RN:

We started contract negotiations with the hospital on August 29 and are enclosing copies of both the MNA’s and Brigham’s proposals.  As you will see, the hospital’s package included the following proposals which would diminish or eliminate many of your current benefits:

• Eliminate double-time
• Ability to assign RNs to other BWH locations (Foxboro, 850 Bolyston, etc.)
• Require all newly-hired RNs to go into the Flex (Insurance) Program
• Eliminate 5 sick days and 2 paid holidays and add 4 vacation days (7 days taken away plus 4 added equals a total of 3 days taken away) – all to be pro-rated
• Increase the number of Variable Program RNs to 50% (from the current 30%)

We heard you all loud and clear while we prepared for negotiations – NO TAKE-AWAYS!  Rest assured that we will hold the line and keep you updated on a regular basis.  Our next two sessions are scheduled for September 12 and September 20.

Please feel free to contact any one of us with any questions or concerns.

Download MNA and Brigham proposals (PDF)

In Unity,
Your MNA Negotiating Committee

Barbara Norton, Chairperson, NICU              Michael Robinson, Vice-Chair, ER
Marian Wright, Treasurer, CWN9                  Judy Lydon, Secretary, CWN8
Susan Tartaglia, Membership, Care Coord.    Judith Racowsky, CWN9
Mary Anne Dillon, 3BC                                 Trish Powers, OR
Connie Gassett, AMB GYN                          Jean Cabral, 9E
Dianne Griffin, 5A                                         Kathy McPherson, L&D
Sandra Abber, 16AB                                      Michael Savoy, ER
Kristen Robishaw, NICU                               Laurie Demeule, Cath Lab.
Susan McNeely, 8AB