Union nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital have approved a new three-year contract featuring annual 4% wage increases, raising hourly pay to $121.38 by the third year. Supported by 75% of over 6,000 voters in the union, the contract also introduces crucial scheduling enhancements such as better PTO options, advance notice for schedule planning, and a new holiday. Importantly, it safeguards nurses' roles in light of increasing technology, ensuring AI won't diminish their clinical judgment. The overarching goal is to retain skilled nurses in the Bay Area amid ongoing healthcare challenges.
The union's new three-year contract provides a 4% annual raise and includes improved scheduling measures, protections against technology, and commitments to nurse retention.
Colleen Borges, CRONA President, emphasized that the aim was to ensure talented nurses remain in the Bay Area, continuing their vital role in patient care.
With the support of 75% of over 6,000 union members, the approved contract signals a significant step forward in addressing nurses' needs and concerns.
The new contract includes protections for nurses regarding AI technology, ensuring that it does not replace their clinical judgment or undermine their roles.
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