The University of California and the California Nurses Association reached a tentative four-year agreement for nearly 24,000 nurses that includes “meaningful pay and benefit increases” across the university’s 19 medical centers and campuses, the two sides announced on Sunday, Nov. 16.

As part of the terms of the deal, CNA canceled its two-day, systemwide strike, which was planned for Nov. 17-18 at UC campuses.

UC nurses will vote on the tentative agreement later this week, CNA said in a statement.

“We’re grateful to the nurses and the CNA bargaining team for their partnership and shared commitment to what matters most: our patients and the UC community,” said Missy Matella, UC’s associate vice president for systemwide employee and labor relations. “This strong, forward-looking deal hono

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