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UAN NVAC National Master Contract

UAN nurses overwhelmingly ratified a first-ever national master contract in 2004 that makes great strides in securing top-of-the-line care for our nation’s veterans while ensuring VA nurses receive the respect and protection they deserve.

The contract is devoted entirely to the issues unique to RNs in the VA health system, including landmark health and safety language and expanded RN input into decision-making on issues such as staffing methodologies and Quality Improvement Boards.

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