‘The Commontoenith of Massnchusetts Sante Sisle House * Boston * 02133 June 20,2017 ‘Mark A. Keroack, MD, MPH ‘resident and CEO, Baystate Health ‘Baystate Health - Corporate Offices ‘280 Chestnut Street ‘Springfield, MA 01199 DDear Doctor Keroack process beween Baystte Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) and the Massachusetts Nurses Association ‘(MINA) who we believe share many common goals and values. We urge continued dialogue and ‘engagement by both sides fo avert any potential disruptions in access for patients i this largely rural BEMC is a community hospital, serving the Franklin County community, our constituents, a well ‘patients fom surrounding counties and sats dawn bythe essential services and clinical cae provided ‘by Baystats Health, The MNA represents dedicated professional nurses at BEMC, crucial tothe ‘continuum of ere, upon whose expertise and devotion every patient relies on for receiving safe high ‘quality care. Weare confident both panies wan what i best fr thir patients and for the community. “Three years ago in negotiations, the MNA and Baystte Heath brokered a deal wih the help of political and community leaders where the nurses would aceptaI-hour delay during which management would ‘not pay them overtime pay. In exchange, management committed to an Overtime Task Force to eliminate ‘the need fer unwanted overtime. “We hope that this example of compromise canbe replicated with both ‘sides fulfiling thee obligations under any such agreement, ‘We urge you to continue engaging in an effort to bridge any remaining divides between Baysate Franklin Medical Center and the Massachusetts Nurses Associaton. The work of both parties docs immeasurable _go0d forte health ofthe community. We belive itis aways posible to find common ground i there is ‘aresolve todo so, chet Melt ‘ADAM HINDS. President gf the Senate State Senator Hampshire, Franklin a O Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, & Hampden