Education Leave & Tuition — Kaiser Permanente — Washington RNs & ARNPs

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 11.8 Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nurse. An employee who qualifies may request 1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employment. Registered nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefi …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 military duty shall be granted in accordance with applicable law. In order to be eligible for payments under this paragraph, the employee must furnish KFHPWA with a copy of the employee’s government check stub(s) showing the amount of military pay received. Except as provided in this paragraph, time off for military duty will be unpaid, although the employee may voluntarily choose to use available PTO. 11.3 Health Leave. In order to provide job protection for employees who are not covered by FMLA, after one (1) year of continuous employment with an FTE, one (1) durational leave of absence per rolling calendar year will be granted to employees who are not eligible for FMLA leave for a personal illness or injury, or disability because of pregnancy or childbirth without loss of accrued benefits. An employee who exhausts all of their FMLA leave is not eligible for a he …

Regarding ARNP Continuing Education Funds The parties have reached the following understanding in order to best address our mutual interest in providing relevant, comprehensive support for the education and licensure of ARNPs: Effective January 1, 2021, Kaiser shall cease contributing 0.5 percent of payroll to the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund on behalf of the ARNPs in the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW RN/ARNP bargaining unit. From the effective date of this memorandum through December 31, 2020, ARNPs can continue to access benefits from the Training Fund for which they qualify based on the eligibility requirements and processes of the Training Fund. Starting January 1, 2021 ARNPs will no longer be able to access the benefits of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund. In lieu of the Training Fund contribution, Kaiser will establish the following education benefits for ARNPs each calend …

11.1 Leave Request. All leaves of absence shall be requested from the Employer in writing as far in advance as possible stating the amount of time requested. A written reply will be given by the Employer in response to the request. Leaves of absence for the purpose of extending vacation shall be entirely at the convenience of the Employer. A written reply to grant or deny the request shall be given by the Employer within thirty (30) days. Temporary employees shall not be eligible for any leave of absence. 11.1.1 Reinstatement. When a nurse returns from a leave of absence not exceeding thirty (30) days, the employee shall be assigned to the same position, shift and unit held before the leave. 11.1.2 Maintenance of Seniority. Leave with pay or for industrial injury shall not alter a nurse’s anniversary date of employment or otherwise affect the employee’s compensation or status with the Em …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 If a leave qualifies under both federal and state law, the leave shall run concurrently. Ordinarily, the employee must provide thirty (30) days’ advance notice to the Employer when the leave is foreseeable. An employee shall use accrued paid leave time for which the employee is eligible during family leave, except that an employee may elect to reserve up to eighty (80) hours (pro-rated for part-time employees) of vacation. Family leave shall be interpreted consistently with the conditions and provisions of the state and federal law. 11.5 Dependent Care Leave. After one (1) year of continuous employment, an unpaid leave may be granted to an employee to care for a dependent child who resides with the employee for conditions other than those set forth in Article 11.4 (Family Leave) or for the care of a dependent parent or spouse or domestic partner of the employee. Su …

By and Between Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, OPEIU Local 8 and UFCW Local 21 Re: Steward Education & Union Leaves of Absence under the National Agreements Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, OPEIU Local 8 and UFCW Local 21 mutually agree to the following regarding the application and administration of provisions 1.E.3 (Steward Education and Development) and 1.K.1 (Union Leaves of Absence) of the National Agreements. This MOU does not amend, alter or change such provisions in any manner. 1. General Guardrails and Parameters for Steward/Delegate Training Out of Scope: o CE (continuing education) hours o Trainings that are not sponsored or promoted by National or Local labor or management In Scope: o Local Delegate/Steward trainings (provided by SEIU 1199NW, OPEIU Local 8, and UFCW Local 21) o Leadership development …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 3.5 Contract Distribution. The Employer shall make available a copy of this Agreement to all newly hired employees. 3.6 Negotiations Release Time. Subject to patient care requirements, the Employer will make a good faith effort to assist in providing unpaid release time for employees participating in contract negotiations. Employees will work with their managers to arrange this time off. Unpaid release time to participate in this activity will accrue benefits. 3.7 Employee Participation in Union Activities. Subject to appropriate advance notice and scheduling/staffing requirements, Union officers, delegates and members of contract committees may use eight (8) hours per calendar year of their continuing education leave/time to attend union-sponsored training in leadership representation and dispute resolution. The Union must provide written notification to the Emplo …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 Educational/professional time shall be paid at straight time when taken on a scheduled day off. Paid educational/professional time taken on a scheduled day off shall not be included as time worked for purposes of calculating overtime under Article 7.4 or the accrual of benefits. 11.11 Training Trust RN/ARNP. Purpose. The purpose of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund (the "Fund") is to provide a training and education program for addressing the workforce needs of participating employers and healthcare career advancement for eligible bargaining unit employees. The Fund provides training, college preparation courses, career counseling and case management services and tuition assistance for educational instruction. The Fund is funded by contributions from contributing employers and grant funds. Participation and Trust Agreement. The E …