MSNA 7631 – TAMC Contract

Here is the Maine State Nurses Association Contract between The Aroostook Medical Center and MSNA Local Unit 7631
August 1st 2009 – August1st 2010
MSNA 7631 – TAMC Contract

Holly Sue Dobson

It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Holly Sue Dobson on Wednesday January 20, 2010.  Holly Sue lit up any room that she went in to. She was dedicated to her profession, to her peers, to her church, and to her community. She was President [...]

Members Vote “Yes” on the Tentative Contract

The members of local 7631 voted to accept the tentative contract as proposed in balloting held Monday, 03 Aug 2009. 
Members spoke about their ongoing concerns in a spirited discussion during the day long voting process.  There was a general consensus that the bargaining team had done a remarkable job in crafting the best agreement attainable [...]

We Have a Tentative Contract!!!

Local 7631 of the MSNA/CNA/NNOC and Aroostook Medical Center reached a tentative contract Tuesday, July 21st after lengthy negotiations. Federal Mediator, Elayne Tempel, facilitated the final negotiations. The negotiations were professional. There was no ill will between the parties.
Both the Union and TAMC bargained in good faith. Each party made constructive proposals was willing to [...]

Single Payer Health Care Reform Bill

Maine Single Payer Health Care Reform Bill Held Over for 2010.
The Insurance and Finance Committee voted to “hold over” Maine’s Single Payer legislation last week. The Committee wanted to first see what kind of reform the federal government was planning on enacting first. Many Committee members were very clear that they can wait [...]

TAMC 2009 Contract Campaign

The bargaining team met again with Management on July 7th. Although we’ve made some significant gains including limitations on shift rotation and floating, we are still very far apart on wages and benefits.
TAMC has proposed freezes in wages, steps, and retirement contributions. With the continued nursing shortages at the Medical Center, recruitment and retention will [...]

Candlelight Vigil Was a Huge Success!

With over 160 TAMC RNs, their friends, family, and local supporter the Candlelight Vigil was a huge success! As nurses and supporters lined both sides of Main Street the night came alive with candlelight and the sound of horns. Yes, horns! Cars and truck showed their support of TAMC RNs by honking for the nurses!

Potato Blossom Parade

TAMC RN’s, their friends, families and supporters turned out to participate in the Potato Blossom Parade. Lead by three TAMC RNs carrying the MSNA banner, Standing Up for Our Nurses and Patients, the group kept smiling through the entire 1 hour and 30 minute parade. A red pickup truck decked out with red balloons gave [...]

Local Church Shows Support for TAMC RN’s

The Mapleton United Methodist Church has shown their support for the TAMC RN’s with a sign display outside the church.
The sign reads, “Support TAMC Nurses They Put Patients First.”
As we have met and spoken with people in the past week the response has been overwhelming positive and supportive.
We would like to thank Rev. Dorothy A. [...]