Samaritan Health Systems: Bargaining Update 5
3% WON’T PAY THE RENT!
Our priorities are clear: Better wages, better healthcare benefits, and improved PTO benefits. Management’s proposals fall short of the standards SHS workers deserve. GSRMC, Albany, and Lebanon members are standing united with workers across the Valley to win great contracts that will attract and retain healthcare workers so we can provide high-quality patient care.
BETTER WAGES
Management has proposed:
❌ GSRMC Tech 3%, 2%, and 2% annual increases
❌ Albany and GSRMC Service 3%, 2.5%, and 2.5 % annual increases
Management has not passed a wage proposal yet in Lebanon
In Albany management proposed only a 5¢ increase to shift differentials and proposed NO increase to shift differentials for Service at GSRMC.
Our work is essential to SHS and to the patients and communities we serve. These increases do not keep up with rising costs or recognize the value of the work we do every day. Management needs to do better.
WAGES AREN’T THE ONLY ISSUE
We proposed eliminating the current two-tier PTO accrual structure allowing all SEIU L49 members to accrue PTO at the same rate regardless of where they work. Management responded by proposing to reduce your PTO accrual cap to 560 hours.
Our priority is to improve PTO benefits that support SHS workers and our families, not reduce a benefit we already have.
BETTER HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
Better healthcare remains one of our top priorities. Our bargaining teams are working for healthcare benefits that support SHS workers and our families. Strong benefits are an important part of recruiting and retaining the experienced healthcare workers our patients and communities depend on.
IT’S TIME TO STAND TOGETHER
Our strength at the bargaining table comes from members standing together across SHS hospitals throughout the Valley. Stand with your coworkers. Sign the petition. Purple up every Thursday. Let management see that SHS workers across the Valley are united for the contract we deserve.
Our Upcoming Bargaining Dates
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Service (GSRMC)
pending
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Techs (GSRMC)
Tuesday, September 29
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
(SLCH)
pending
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
(SAGH)
pending
GET INVOLVED!
1) Sign Our Priorities Petition!
Show your support for the bargaining team!
2) Purple up EVERY Thursday! 🟣
Purple up every Thursday from now until we win our contract to show management we’re united to win a strong contract! Need some purple swag? See your Bargaining Team members and Contract Action Team (CAT) members!
3) Sign Up For Email/Text Alerts
(Please use your personal email, NOT your work email.)
4) Join our private, member-only Facebook Group!
(Note: Bargaining updates are posted in their specific groups, not the main SEIU 49 social media channels.)
Questions? Reach out to your bargaining team or the SEIU 49 Member Resource Center.
SEIU 49 Training Camp
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Join SEIU 49 leaders from across our regions, industries, and job classifications for a full day of training and celebration! Together we’ll ground ourselves in our 2026 goals, build our mobilization muscles, and welcome newly organized workers from Security, Providence, and Samaritan.
The day includes a morning plenary, keynote speaker, and afternoon workshops on union skills and direct action — capped off with a celebration featuring music, food, elected leaders, and allies. Leave inspired and ready to fight for working families!
Questions? Read the FAQ here.
REGISTRATION IS FREE
Saturday, Oct 10, 10:00am-4:00pm
Happy Hour: 4:00pm–6:00PM
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232
