UC registered nurses ratify contract that guarantees a minimum 18.5% increase in pay

"University of California registered nurses won a new contract with a minimum 18.5% increase in pay covering 25,000 workers across 19 facilities through 2029. The deal restricts the use of floating nurses between facilities, caps healthcare cost increases and strengthens workplace violence prevention policies. Nurses also secured a central role in selecting and validating new technology, including artificial intelligence systems used in patient care."

""University of California RNs organized for and won important patient protections at the bargaining table, like curbing the rampant misuse of floating and ensuring safeguards on artificial intelligence," said Kristan Delmarty, an RN and member of the UC bargaining team. ``As a result of the commitment of all CAN members, we won a contract that will improve outcomes for nurses and our patients,'' said Marlene Tucay, an RN at UC Irvine and member of the bargaining team."

Registered nurses at 19 University of California facilities ratified a contract covering about 25,000 workers through Jan. 31, 2029. The agreement guarantees a minimum 18.5% pay increase and caps healthcare cost increases. The contract restricts floating of RNs between facilities, improves meal and rest breaks, and strengthens workplace violence-prevention policies. Nurses gained a central role in selecting, designing and validating new technology, including artificial intelligence systems used in patient care. The measures aim to improve patient safety, nurse retention and workplace conditions while ensuring safeguards on AI implementation.

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