Providence reaches tentative deal with 2 of 11 striking units

Providence Women's Clinic in Portland, Ore., and two units represented by the Oregon Nurses Association — registered nurses and physicians/providers — have reached a tentative agreement, according to respective Feb. 2 news releases from the union and Providence Medical Group. 

The agreement comes after Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek stepped in amid an open-ended strike that began Jan. 10 at Providence hospitals and clinics across Oregon. The walkout is estimated to be the largest healthcare strike in Oregon's history, with nearly 5,000 workers participating, according to the ONA. The striking workers comprise nurses, physicians and advanced practice providers across 11 Providence bargaining units. All 11 units are still on strike until Providence Women's Clinic units ratify the agreement. 

The first-ever contracts for both bargaining units addressed wages, as well as professional development and other issues. 

According to the union news release shared with Becker's, the contract for RNs includes:

  • A new 25-step wage scale based on experience, resulting in 4% to 20% raises for most RNs, plus across-the-board raises in the contract's second year. 
  • Additional pay for evening shifts, precepting and per diem work. 
  • Increased funding for professional development. 
  • A new clinical ladder with significant raises at each advanced level. 
  • A ratification bonus for all currently employed RNs.

The ONA said the contract for physicians/providers includes:

  • Protections for physician time and competitive incentives for additional work. 
  • Raises of 7.5% to 15% for advanced practice providers. 
  • Increased professional development funds for APPs. 
  • New procedures to ensure accurate record of time deducted from leave banks. 

"Our members have made significant sacrifices to stand up for fair wages, safe staffing, and the ability to provide quality care to their patients," Charlie Saltalamacchia, MD, said in the union release. "This agreement at Providence Women's Clinic proves that solutions are within reach when Providence negotiates in good faith and prioritizes investment in their most valuable asset; their caregivers. The same commitment to fair bargaining must be extended to all remaining negotiations so that every caregiver can return to work with dignity and respect."

In a separate statement shared with Becker's, Providence Medical Group called the agreement "a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services."

Providence Medical Group added that additional operational details will be announced following the union's ratification vote, which opens Feb. 3 and closes Feb. 4.

"PMG extends its gratitude to all our dedicated team members for their unwavering support and hard work during this period," the Providence statement said. "Their commitment has been crucial in maintaining the high standards of care our patients expect."




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