Labor Relations

2012-2013: WSNA Negotiation Archives

April 23, 2012 Negotiations Recap – April 23, 2012

This recap details the ninth round of bargaining between the UWMC and WSNA, and the third session facilitated by a Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) appointed mediator.Tentative Final AgreementUWMC and WSNA reached the following tentative final agreement, which…


March 30, 2012 Negotiations Recap – March 30, 2012

This recap details the eighth round of bargaining and the second session facilitated by a Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) appointed mediator.UWMC began by noting that its state funding remains unresolved, as the Legislature is still in session….


March 20, 2012 Negotiations Recap – March 20, 2012

UWMC and WSNA began mediation on February 29, 2012 with a mediator appointed from the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party facilitates the discussion with the goal of…


November 15, 2011 Negotiations Recap for November 15, 2011

This recap details the sixth session of the negotiations that began earlier this summer.UWMC PresentationUWMC shared state budget reductions alternatives that have been published by the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). Proposed cuts go across general government, higher…


October 19, 2011 Negotiations Recap for October 19, 2011

This recap details the fifth session of the negotiations that began earlier this summer.UWMC PresentationIn response to WSNA’s request for detailed information about salary increases or other compensation received by management and other groups of employees between 2008-2011, UWMC presented…


September 28, 2011 Negotiations Recap for September 28, 2011

WSNA PresentationThe importance of nurse staffing and the importance of nurses in achieving UWMC’s Patients First pillar goals.UWMC Response to the Presentation:UWMC recognizes and respects the contributions of all of its employees. It would not be possible to attain UWMC’s…