PRMCE RN Contract Ratified!
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Contract Ratified!
We've reached a significant milestone: on February 21, we successfully ratified our contract!An overwhelming majority of nurses approved the contract. We will be communicating participation numbers via text message and will be hosting a Zoom meeting where we will debrief the contract agreement. This victory includes groundbreaking contract language aimed at helping staffing challenges, marking a historic achievement for nurses. From the outset of negotiations, our primary focus has been to tackle the pressing issues of staffing shortages and patient safety concerns head-on. Throughout the bargaining process, we actively engaged with our patients and community to underscore the urgency of our staffing crisis.
Following months of intense negotiations, we collectively decided to take bold action by organizing a strike. Notably, this marks the first time RNs at PRMCE have taken such action. Through our unified stance, we sent a powerful message to PRMCE. Our new contract has not only set a precedent but also shown PRMCE that we are willing to fight for better staffing.
Our new contract includes:
Pay increases and ratification bonuses will be paid out on the second pay period following February 21 (April 12 paycheck)
12 month step progression on nurse’s anniversary dates
Step correction for nurses who are at the incorrect step compared to their years of service at PRMCE
One step for every year of nursing experience obtained prior to being hired at PRMCE
Step correction for nurses who did not receive their correct step upon hire
$500 Monthly Staffing Bonus for Understaffing
Longevity Bonus for Senior RNs
Night Shift Longevity Bonus
March 31, 2026 contract reopener
Extra shift incentive for vacant shifts
$1000 Ratification Bonus for all RNs
Increases to premiums
12 months needed to progress to next wage step
Year for year for past nursing experience
Chronic staffing issue can be resolved through binding mediation
Charge Nurses shall NOT take a patient assignment
Christmas Eve or December 26th holiday pay for night shift RNs
1.5x pay when not scheduled off on a day of significance
Break relief position will be posted 21 days post ratification
Discuss implementation plan for break relief nurses in a closed unit
Weekend pay for Sunday night shift
EIB may be used on the first day of absence or illness
Boarder premium pay
24 hours of admin pay for Hospital Staffing Committee chairs
We will need to stay active over the next few years to enforce our contract and continue advocating for our patients and community. If you would like to get active in a workplace committee or receive training as a union steward please contact Anthony Cantu 360-409-0544.
