Since last December, the Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon Nurses Association bargaining teams have been working toward a new agreement. On Aug. 10, ONA declared impasse, and with impasse declared, each party submits its Final Offer to the state mediator within 7 days, Wednesday, Aug. 16.

The Final Offer OHSU submitted to the mediator includes substantial wage increases that would establish market-leading wages for ONA-represented nurses. In addition to wage increases, OHSU’s offer has enhanced staffing (including a commitment to provide meal and break relief), educational benefits, improvements to safety and security, grants to support equity and anti-racist work, and a ratification bonus.

OHSU cares deeply about our nurses. Our final offer includes many enhancements that demonstrate our commitment to supporting and investing in our nurses. Highlights from the Final Offer, which includes many additional benefits, include:

• Increased across-the-board wages:
  • Year 1: 7% plus $3.75 per hour
  • Year 2: 4%
  • Year 3: 4%
• Ratification bonus of $3,000 (0.5 FTE and above) and $1,500 (resource nurses and below 0.5 FTE) if tentative agreement is reached
• A commitment to provide meal and rest break relief hours
• Expanded night shift hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and removed the distinction between inpatient and outpatient settings for evening shift hours
• New prescheduled incentive of $46/hr available for regular nurses who commit to and work shifts beyond their FTE in...

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