NJNU and KMC/SBBH met for another bargaining session on April 10, 2007 and April 11, 2007.  The following issues were discussed:

Staffing

• NJNU continues to focus on the various staffing problems that face our facilities.  We feel strongly that it would be in the best interest of all parties involved to implement a joint labor/management committee that would have the primary focus of addressing staffing issues in addition to the Nurse Practice Council. 

• We discussed the current method used when members are required to rotate their shifts.

Non-Nursing Duties

• NJNU addressed the issue of our members being required to do non-nursing duties which affects their ability to focus primarily on the care of their patients.

Work Assignments

• Management advised the NJNU Bargaining Committee that their intent to provide the Med/Surg nurses with telemetry training as opposed to telemetry certification, however they would support any nurse that decided to become telemetry certified.

On-Call

• NJNU reached a tentative agreement with management concerning when our members are entitled to be compensated according to the on-call provisions as well as when shift differentials are applicable. 

FMLA

• NJNU maintains the position that there must be clear and concise guidelines concerning the FMLA policy. 

PTO

• NJNU is seeking to implement a clear policy regarding holidays, as well as address the current PTO system.

NJNU will continue to meet with KMC/SBBH in an attempt to work towards a solution to these issues. Should you require additional assistance, please feel free to contact your local delegate.