Update: Session 7

Negotiations resumed on a successor contract for the INA RN collective bargaining agreement. The parties met in person on July 16, 2024. 

The meeting began with the INA and UI Health having a discussion related to the Psychiatry Unit, after which the parties then went into caucus. 

When the parties returned to the bargaining table, the INA presented nine new proposals.  The proposals were related to Authorization, Information, Wages and Differentials, Special Laves, Period Covered, Staff Development, and a side letter regarding Infectious Disease and Pandemic Disasters. 

UIC's lead negotiator asked questions to further understand their proposal. Then, the parties went into caucus. 

Upon return from caucus, UIC countered to INA's Health Care Utilization Review Coordinator counter proposal. Then, rejected the INA's workday proposal.