On behalf of UNAP 5086, we are writing to express our deep concern about the repeated violations of our contract, primarily in regards to the staffing grids and the grievance procedure. We understand that this administration is new and that everyone may not be well versed in working with a union shop. We also understand that some of the administrators are attempting to follow the contract. Yet this is a binding, legal contract; and the administrations attempts, however sincere, still leave the Retreat out of compliance. Currently we have the following active grievances:
1. T 4 breaks
2. T 2 staffing grid
3. T 3 staffing grid
4. T 1 staffing grid
5. Admissions nurse job change
These grieveances all impact patient and staff safety and the Union will not allow anything but 100% compliance to the staffing grids.
We had hoped that the union and the administration could work cooperatively to make some of the changes that the Brattleboro Retreat needs to make in order to stay alive and flourish. The union is frustrated by the waste of time and energy spent in dispute. We’re working backwards and against everyone’s interests when we have to constantly negotiate contract violations.
The current administration has repeatedly stressed the importance of staff retention here at the Retreat. However when this self same administration walks all over us by blatantly violating the contract instead of approaching us first to discuss needed changes, the members feel disrespected and disinclined to work for this institution.
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I would like to thank the executives, and the grievance commity of unit 2 for their long time comsuming effort in advocating for the members of the union and our patients. Thank you so much.
Marlene Streeter
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