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What the ONA / OFNHP (AFT Local 5017) agreement (Oct 2021 – Sep 2025) actually says, excerpted from the contract with page citations. Note: A successor agreement was ratified in 2026; its full text is not yet published. This is the latest published contract.

Overtime Calculationsp. 17
OFNHP – RN 2021-2025 hours are compensated for at overtime/premium rates under one provision, those same hours shall not be counted in determining overtime/premium pay under the same or any other provision. However, if more than one provision is applicable, the higher rate shall apply. 10.I.2 7/70 Schedule Employees Employees shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the straight time hourly rate, including any shift differential, for all hours of work performed in excess of ten (10) hours in any twenty-four (24) workday and for all hours compensated in excess of (40) hours within the work week, except as provided in paragraph 1 in this section. All hours worked on the eighth (8th) consecutive day worked shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) except when there is a change of schedule agreed upon between the employee and the Employer and all hours worked o …
11.K. Overtime Calculationp. 28
OFNHP – RN 2021-2025 b. Exemptions-consecutive day pay: holidays taken, float holidays taken, ill time taken, education days, stand-by hours, vacation taken, flex days taken, and non-clinical time above coding will not be included in the compensation of consecutive day pay. c. For the purposes of this provision, the following will count in calculating consecutive days of work: all core shifts, all clinical time above coding, mandatory training events, nursing unit retreats, and bereavement leave. d. When counting consecutive days of work for the purposes of premium pay, KP will count in a continuous, calendar based order. KP will not count "core shifts" first before counting "extra" shifts. e. There shall be no duplication of overtime payments for the same hours worked under any of the provisions of this Agreement. To the extent hours are compensated for at overtime/premium rates under o …
12.H. Outpatient Staffing Rules For Time Offp. 38
OFNHP – RN 2021-2025 c. Employees will be required to work emergency overtime on a regularly scheduled day off only in cases of unforeseen emergent circumstances and only when all other staffing alternatives have been employed without success and are documented, including outside agency personnel. In the event no one is available, only the immediate supervisor can require the least senior, qualified employee to work emergency overtime and only for the time necessary to meet the emergency. d. At worksites where required overtime is identified as a chronic problem, the Employer and the Union will review the staffing patterns and the Employer will take reasonable measures to minimize the use of required overtime. This may include the recruitment and/or training of adequate staff. 12.I.3 Voluntary Additional Hours a. Straight Time When extra shifts or hours above coding become available, the …
APPENDIX Ip. 105
RN Double Time Incentive Both Parties acknowledge the mutual goal of appropriate staffing for inpatient areas such that double-time incentive is used in a limited fashion. To provide incentive to current inpatient RN staff (all areas), including RAN, to pick up additional unfilled shifts, particularly the less attractive shifts, after exhausting routine scheduling practices: 1. Double-time for working any extra weekend shift (above and beyond regular schedule and job requirements). Weekend defined as Friday Noon through Sunday evening shift. 2. Double-time for working any night shift that would normally be overtime (overtime as defined by current contract language – See Article 10.I.). 3. If a RN calls in sick for a regularly scheduled shift, (excluding FMLA/OFLA covered ill time and Workers Comp medical appointments) during the pay period, they will not be eligible for the incentive dur …
12.H. Outpatient Staffing Rules For Time Offp. 39
Employees shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) the straight-time hourly rate, including any differential, for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours within the workweek, and for all hours of work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in a workday. All hours worked on the sixth (6th) consecutive day worked in the workweek shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) and all hours worked on the seventh (7th) consecutive day of work shall be paid at double time except when there is a change of schedule agreed upon between the employee and the Employer (i.e.; trading of scheduled shifts). In all cases, however, overtime shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) per workweek. c. 9/40 Employees All Registered Nurses will be paid one and one-half (1-1/2) their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of nine (9) in a workday, for all …
Overtime Calculationsp. 16
10.I.1 General - Consecutive Day Premium Rules a. Exemptions-overtime: Ill time, vacation, float holidays and funeral leave shall not be counted in the computation of overtime. b. Exemptions-consecutive day pay: holidays taken, float holidays taken, ill time taken, education days, stand-by hours, vacation taken, flex days taken, and non-clinical time above coding will not be included in the compensation of consecutive day pay. c. For the purposes of this provision, the following will count in calculating consecutive days of work: all core shifts, all clinical time above coding, mandatory training events, nursing unit retreats, and bereavement leave. d. Double shift overtime hours worked will not be included in the consecutive day premium calculation except as specified in Article 10.G.2. e. For all shifts shorter than 12 hours, employees’ work schedules shall provide for a minimum of twe …
12.H. Outpatient Staffing Rules For Time Offp. 37
OFNHP – RN 2021-2025 12.H.4 Request for time off may be submitted on the first (1st) of each month for the same month in the following year. 12.H.5 A system in each building will be devised so that staff may review time off that has been granted in their building. 12.H.6 Prime Time Requested Time Off Every other year rotation will be effective 1/1/95. a. Holiday Prime Time to Consist of the Following Dates: December 22-26 December 27 - January 5 Day before and after Thanksgiving Martin Luther King Jr. Day School recognized holidays (Veterans and President’s Day). Labor Day Memorial Day b. Other Prime Time Spring Break July 4 August Reasonable attempts will be made to honor all prime time requests. Staff who have had 5 or more prime time days off in the previous year, will not be considered for the same time off the following year, unless the time is available within three (3) months prio …
ARTICLE 18 - VACATIONSp. 59
Employees who have been continuously in service with the Employer for a period of one (1) year in a regular employee status shall annually be entitled to two (2) weeks vacation with pay. After the completion of six (6) months employment in a regular employee status an employee shall be entitled to prorated vacation credits which may be accrued. Employees who have been continuously in service with the Employer for a period of five (5) years as a regular employee shall annually be entitled to three (3) weeks vacation with pay. Employees who have been continuously in service with the Employer for a period of ten (10) years as a regular employee shall annually be entitled to four (4) weeks vacation with pay. Regular employees scheduled to work less than forty (40) hours per week shall receive prorated vacation entitlement as follows: less than five (5) years continuous service - 3.85 hours p …

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