Bargaining works! Send Management back to the table with a "No" vote

Management’s BSN proposal February 6, 2014

Nurses hired after March 25, 2014 who have a diploma or an associates’ degree in

nursing will be required to be accepted into a BSN program within six (6) months of

the nurse’s hire date.  The nurse will be required to complete a BSN program within

three (3) years of his/her hire date.

Existing diploma and Associates-prepared nurses agree to work toward a BSN degree

to be completed by December 31, 2020.

Management’s BSN proposal March 20, 2014

Nurses hired after March 25, 2014 who have a diploma or an associates’ degree in

nursing will be required to be accepted into a BSN program within six (6) months of

the nurse’s hire date.  The nurse will be required to complete a BSN program within

three (3) years of his/her hire date.

Existing diploma and Associates-prepared nurses agree to work toward a BSN degree

to be completed by December 31, 2020.

The above illustrates that the Union bargaining team was able to make Management back down from their proposals right up the end.  And the Union has made Management agree to a number of improvements over the past six weeks.  If Management's "final" offer is rejected by the membership, they have a legal obligation to return to the bargaining table and continue bargaining in good faith.    There's more work to do; let's send them back to the bargaining table!