Today was the last scheduled negotiation.
We presented a revised staffing proposal, easier for management to understand. The hospital rejected the proposal as costing too much.
We proposed a modified wage package. The hospital rejected this proposal.
After the hospital’s caucus, they explained their staffing process and felt that it was sufficient.
After lunch, the Hospital gave MNA their final proposal. When asked if this was their final proposal, the hospital stated “This is our final offer today”.
We asked further, “Is this the proposal you want us to present to the nurse group to vote on 5/19/10? Hospital management stated “This is the proposal we want you to present to your nurse group.”
The hospital has rejected all of our proposals at these negotiations. And management is still attempting to:
- Eliminating MNA Insurance
- Requiring up to 48 hours of low need for all nurses
- Eliminating Grid Review Mediation
- Eliminating Longevity Bonus
- Eliminating seniority rights for holidays off for any Nurse less than 1.0 FTE
- Eliminating all benefits for 0.4 FTE