MASSACHUSETTS NURSE NEWSLETTER :: March 2007

Bargaining unit updates

Mercy Hospital
The bargaining unit just won two grievances and several more are now in the pipeline. A very successful open membership luncheon was held in February. Copies of the new contract were distributed at this meeting. Elections have been held and new leadership is now in place.

Worcester School Nurses
The unionized school nurses in Worcester began negotiations for a successor agreement. Many issues are on the table.

VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson
The bargaining unit continues to hold its regular monthly dinner meetings with an in depth discussion focused on “knowing your contract” in preparation for upcoming negotiations.

West Springfield School Nurses
The West Springfield School Nurses have reached an agreement. This will be the nurses’ first contract with the MNA since leaving the Teamsters. More details will be in next month’s Massachusetts Nurse.

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