December 12 Update

We are committed to reaching an agreement by or before the new year. To this end, Queen’s proposed to meet today, Friday December 13th, Monday December 16th, and Tuesday December 17th and HNA agreed.

On Thursday, we discussed Comprehensive Package Proposals from both sides. Our package includes a Staffing Letter of Agreement that includes, among other things:

RN Staffing Committee

• Shared governance approach to staffing related

Staffing Matrix and Guidelines

• Using current matrix/guidelines for designated in-patient
• Compliance measured at the start of the
• Consistent staffing non-compliance subject to mediation and grievance/arbitration. The arbitrator has authority to issue a cease and desist order.

The parties spent the day discussing staffing and other outstanding proposals. We will resume discussions when we reconvene.

Keeping you informed about our negotiations with HNA is extremely important to us. For the latest updates, visit www.QueensUnionNegotiations.com.