Update: Session 20

Negotiations resumed on a successor contract for the INA RN collective bargaining agreement. The parties met in person with the mediator present.

The session began in caucus, when the joint session began, both parties worked to coordinate a time for the Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator to meet with the management team for the next meeting.  After the time was agreed to, UIC's lead negotiator presented their counter to INA's health and safety proposal. The INA bargaining team asked their questions to UIC's lead negotiator. Then the INA presented their counter related to effective date of wages. Then, the parties returned to their caucus.

Upon return to the bargaining table, the INA presented their counters related to preceptor and charge differential. UIC's lead negotiator asked clarifying questions. Then, UIC's lead negotiator countered INA's proposals related to security, governance of sick leave and the side letter defining abuse of sick leave. The parties discussed future dates for negotiations and concluded for the day.