Update: Session 23

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

The joint session began with the INA presenting their counter related to non-nursing duties. Then the INA asked for some clarification related to UIC’s counter on low census days. UIC’s lead negotiator presented their counter to INA’s proposals related to schedules and security. The parties returned to their caucuses and agreed to return at 11:30 a.m.

Back at the negotiation table, UIC’s lead negotiator presented their counters related to grievance procedure, charge differential, preceptor differential, and non-nursing duties. The INA responded to UIC’s counter proposal related to class represented, new classes and recognition, equal opportunity, union activity, information, and bargaining unit negotiations team. The parties then returned to their caucus and continued to work on proposals.