Registered Nurses at University of Washington Medical Center Hold Informational Picketing
Posted on: Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 12:00 CDT
SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention: Health care and business editors
What: Registered Nurses at University of Washington Hold Medical Center Informational Picketing
When: Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:30am - 10:00am
Where: University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 N.E. Pacific in Seattle, WA
Why: After months of negotiation, more than 1,200 registered nurses at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and the Hospital still have not reached an agreement. The outstanding critical issues include:
Rest between Shifts - The Hospital's proposal to reduce the time of rest between shifts places both patient care and RN safety in jeopardy. Research studies confirm that the amount of time nurses receive between shifts is directly linked to an increase in negative patient outcomes. Any attempts to reduce the time of rest between shifts for RNs are simply irresponsible.
Economic Package - In order to recruit and retain qualified nurses in this time of a shortage of nurses, we must have a competitive economic package that is consistent with hospitals throughout the region and the State. UWMC's current wages are 8% below comparable Seattle area hospitals. Its latest proposal of 4% over the next 2 years is simply not competitive.
Changes in Benefits - Proposed changes by the Hospital will greatly reduce the nurses' ability to take time off including time off to care for sick family members. Nurses simply want to maintain the current level of benefits and are not demanding anything additional.
Visuals: Hundreds of RNs picketing in front of the Hospital along Pacific St. and Montlake Blvd.
Interviews: Opportunities for media interviews include recent UWMC patient, RN who has left the Hospital as well as RNs currently working in UWMC.
Contact: Anne Tan Piazza Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications C: 206-459-6409 O: 206-575-7979 x3006 or apiazza@wsna.org
Founded in 1908, WSNA is the professional organization representing more than 15,000 registered nurses in Washington State. WSNA effectively advocates for the improvement of health standards and availability of quality health care for all people; promotes high standards for the nursing profession; and advances the professional and economic development of nurses.
Washington State Nurses Association
CONTACT: Anne Tan Piazza, Director of Governmental Affairs &Communications of WSNA, Cell, +1-206-459-6409, Office, +1-206-575-7979 x3006,or apiazza@wsna.org
Web site: http://www.wsna.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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