ONA Bargaining Updates 2025

April 17th

Another day of bargaining done and done! ✅

Management proposed making changes to the language in our contract on the grievance process. They also offered a counter-proposal to our offer regarding streamlining seniority language jointly with OFNHP RN bargaining unit.

We spent some collective time in a question and answer session with Shannon Surber, a KP executive, on the impending rollout of Kronos to replace API at some point next year. This is especially important for us as we redefine scheduling and Wish List language.

Labor proposed updating our contract regarding making a clearer and more supportive orientation process, and there will be more information to come. Lastly, we provided a counter-proposal to management on the implementation of an internal OR RN Fellowship.

Lots of pending proposals, and more to come!

Town hall tonight for updates at 7:00pm. Details are below.

Next bargaining date: 04/30/2025

Topic: ONA Bargaining Update

Time: Apr 17, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841390397?pwd=aujShW47Wg5zXjki5YdsVHZ6Xp2Eda.1

Meeting ID: 868 4139 0397

Passcode: OFNHP

April 4th

We attended our second bargaining session today with moderate success across the table. Spirits remained high as both sides rolled out how to prioritize our time together in the coming weeks. Management continued to be cordial and respectful of all proposals we brought forward.

We made solid, collective progress on cleaning up Article 10 (i.e. scheduling and the ‘wish list’), inching nearer to the close of one of our more challenging contract articles.

Labor proposed changes to our contract on bereavement leave, specifically around the number of days to be allotted in the event of a death of a loved one, as well the distance required to travel to qualify for extra bereavement days. This included the presentation of written testimony from a few of our members not present at the bargaining table.

Management proposed new language on making staffing during holidays and prime time more equitable -- We plan to buckle down with a fine-toothed comb and scrutinize their every word. TBD!

Reminder that there is a town hall on April 17th at 7:00pm. All are welcome! Link is below.

Topic: ONA Bargaining Update

Time: Apr 17, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841390397?pwd=aujShW47Wg5zXjki5YdsVHZ6Xp2Eda.1

Meeting ID: 868 4139 0397

Passcode: OFNHP

Upcoming Tele-Town Hall Dates:

April 17
April 30
May 22
June 12
June 25
July 9

April 2nd

We made it through our first day of bargaining today. Phew! Morale was good throughout, and both sides attended with respect and mutual interest. This time included introductions of both labor and management, set our ground rules, listed common interests, and offered opening statements from the primary negotiators on each side of the table. We were also able to make the following progress:

Labor proposed changes to our current contract on issues around Seniority, as well as updating muddled language regarding the role of Charge RNs.
Management proposed changes to our current contract, specifically on implementing an OR Fellowship program and changing our current probationary period from 90 to 180 days. They also proposed altering our contract language around altering start times, per the OFNHP

Our plan is to red pen each of their proposals line by line, while we wait for their responses. Next bargaining session: Friday, April 4th.

We are also launching regular tele-town halls for you to receive updates about bargaining. We are starting April 17th at 7:00pm and they will last for an hour. Check the zoom information below to attend, and below that will be a complete list of tele-town hall dates.