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Highlights of what is included in various CNA contracts:

Salaries and differentials

New grad rates up to $39.50/hr for day shift
Experienced staff nurses earn up to $59.16/hr
Nurse Practitioners earn up to $60.67/hr
Per Diem nurses earn a 25% differential in lieu of benefits
Nurses working the PM shift earn an extra 10%
Nurses working the night shift earn an extra 15%
Weekend differential of 30%
Charge nurses earn 5% premium
Preceptors earn $25/shift premium
2% differential for national certifications
For every-weekend positions, 32 hours pay for 24 hours work
Double time for working 3 or more consecutive weekends
Time and one-half for working the seventh and subsequent consecutive day.
Nurses earn 50% of their regular pay while on standby
Time and one-half for a minimum of three hours each time nurses are called in from standby
Time and one-half for overtime after the regular shift, and double time after 12 hours

Benefits

Nurses who work at least half-time are entitled to fully paid family coverage (includes domestic partners).
Guaranteed Defined Benefit pensions
Full retiree health care for nurses and dependents
15 days per year sick leave, after 5 years on the job.
5 weeks vacation per year after 10 years on the job, and up to 7 weeks/yr. for more senior nurses.
13 paid holidays per year.
Time and one-half for working on holidays.
12 days per year of paid educational leave
Unlimited paid jury duty leaves.

Working Conditions

No mandatory overtime
Jobs awarded by seniority to qualified internal applicants
No cancellation of scheduled shifts
Ability to reduce to 80% after 5 years or 60% after 20 years
No required weekend work after 20 years

Staffing and Professional Practice

Staffing disputes subject to arbitration
Staffing ratios in the contract
8 hours/month paid time for Professional Practice Committee

Performance Committee

The PPC is an elected staff nurse committee, negotiated into every CNA contract that addresses practice issues. The committee meets on paid time in the hospital.

Guarantees that new technology will not be used to override the nurse’s professional judgment

View Sample Contract Highlights

Note: These are only "samples." Some contracts are currently in bargaining and this information will be updated soon after.

Kaiser Contract Highlights

Sutter Contract Highlights

CHW Contract Highlights

UC Contract Highlights