Vermont Business Magazine The members of Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are holding a Nurses’ Town Hall this Friday at Burlington High School to discuss contract negotiations and the prospect of a strike should management and the union fail to reach a deal. Last week, UVMMC nurses voted 94 percent to authorize a strike if necessary, with 72 percent of union members taking part in the vote. The union and management have four bargaining sessions remaining before the current contract ends on July 9th.
“Nobody wants a strike at UVM Medical Center,” said Deb Snell, union Vice President and ICU nurse. “However, nurses are making it clear that current conditions at the hospital - namely, chronic understaffing and staff turnover - are unbearable for our patients and our profession. Our members cannot accept a contract that fails to improve staffing by providing fair compensation to nurses and support staff.”
Where: Burlington High School Auditorium, 52 Institute Road, Burlington
When: 6pm, Friday, June 22nd, 2018