Here are four things to know about the new contract.
1. The contract covers 160 members of the Nursing Association of Lower Bucks Hospital, part of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals.
2. It includes average pay increases of 10 to 11 percent over the life of the contract, as well as experience-based raises for nurses when they reach 25, 30 and 35 years of service, according to Jerry Silberman, the lead negotiator for the nurses, according to the report.
3. The contract also includes a guaranteed contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan, the PASNAP said, according to The Inquirer.
4. Contract vote totals were not disclosed.
More articles on workforce and labor management:
15 things to know about caregivers
NJ nurses vote to ratify contract with Meridian Health: 5 things to know
9 most unhealthy hospital jobs
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
