WSNA files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest after 14 bargaining sessions

WSNA files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest after 14 bargaining sessions 
WSNA - Washington State Nurses Association; 5/9/24 
After 14 negotiation sessions for a new contract, WSNA filed unfair labor practice charges against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on behalf of the 1,465 nurses the association represents at the facility. Nearly four months after bargaining began, the parties remain far apart on core contract issues like wages, sick leave benefits, and workplace violence prevention. Their previous contract expired on Feb. 28, 2024. ... One of the key issues over which PeaceHealth Southwest has refused to compromise is pay equity for home health and hospice nurses in the bargaining unit. ... PeaceHealth’s proposal would put home health and hospice nurses up to 5% behind their coworkers working at the hospital.