Union representing Albany Med nurses rejects latest contract offer
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has not accepted the latest contract proposal with Albany Medical Center.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has not accepted the latest contract proposal with Albany Medical Center.
NYSNA said in a statement “It does not do nearly enough to guarantee safe staffing, fair wages and benefits, and a union voice. Nurses want to settle a fair contract that protects patient care as soon as possible.”
In response to the rejected proposal, Albany Med said in a statement, “Many nurses have told us that they supported our contract proposal and wanted the right to vote on it and move forward. It is unfortunate that the union did not listen.”
The proposal stated base pay would increase for newly licensed registered nurses from $33 to $37.50 and include other enhancements such as company provided uniforms and increased reimbursements for tuition up to $4,200 for those continuing their education.
It also included wage increases paid retroactively back to Aug. 1, the first day union nurses started working without a contract.
The hospital presented the union with the proposal on Dec. 4 with a deadline to accept by Monday. Some nurses previously told NEWS10 the latest proposal was the same one offered in October but with a deadline.
Further discussion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at Albany Med.
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