Update: Session 5

Negotiations resumed on a successor contract for the INA RN collective bargaining agreement. The parties met in person on July 10, 2024. 

The meeting began with the INA introducing two new proposals for the University to consider related to the Maintaining of Budgeted Positions and Grievances. UIC's lead negotiator asked questions to further understand their proposal. Then, the parties went into caucus. 

Upon return from caucus UIC responded to the INA's proposal related to maintaining of Budgeted Positions. Then, returned to caucus and provided the counters via email. 

In summary, INA passed a total of two new proposals on this bargaining session and UIC passed three counter proposals.