Update: Session 45

Negotiations resumed on a successor contract for the INA RN collective bargaining agreement. The parties met in person without the mediator.

The joint session began with UIC's and the INA's lead negotiators discussing options to settle the contract. The parties returned to their caucus.

When they returned to the bargaining table, UIC's and the INA's lead negotiators continued discussing ways to settle the contract and avoid a work stoppage.  Then, the INA presented their counters to on call assignments, nursing care committee and staffing.

The parties coordinated for the next bargaining session, talked about availability, including the weekend, and returned to their caucus.