The New York State Nurses Association said nurses have reached a tentative agreement with Albany Medical Center.
The union said the four-year deal that includes 16% to 22% first-year wage increases. There will also be market parity increases in two more years of the contract, additional 3% increases in the following years and no wage caps for experienced nurses.
Union members are scheduled to vote Monday and Tuesday on the tentative deal.
NewsChannel 13 reached out to Albany Med, who sent back this statement:
“We are pleased to reach a tentative agreement with the New York State Nurses Association on a new labor contract that respects our nurses. It includes significant wage increases, enhanced benefits and supports and advances our mission. Our nurses provide the most compassionate, high-quality care in our community. Nurses will vote on the proposal Monday and Tuesday. We will provide more details after the vote has taken place.”…