ONEIDA, Sept. 19, 2008 -- NYSNA negotiators reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with Oneida Healthcare Center on Thursday evening, Sept. 18.. The 108 RNs will vote on the agreement on Oct. 1 and 2. Details of the contract will be released after ratification.
The most recent three-year agreement for the RNs expired on Dec. 31, 2007.
The New York State Nurses Association is the voice for nursing in the Empire State. With more than 36,000 members, it is the state's largest union and professional association for registered nurses. It supports nurses and nursing practice through education, research, legislative advocacy, and collective bargaining.