Samaritan Health Systems: Bargaining Update 6

Oct 21

Written By SEIU Local 49

MANAGEMENT FALLS SHORT AT THE TABLE

Management’s latest wage proposal falls short of what SHS workers need to be able to take care of ourselves, our families, and our patients.

MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT PROPOSALS

3.25% first year with no retro, 2.75% in the second year, and 2.5% in the third year
A 5¢ increase to evening shift differential with no increase to night or weekend differentials
Reducing PTO accrual cap to 560 hours

We have a shared interest in an expedited final longevity step so members no longer have to wait two years to move to Step 14 and increased the required rest between shifts from 8 hours to 10 hours. While we are making progress, we still have a long way to go. We need to stay united and let management know that 3.25% won’t do. As SHS workers united across the Valley, we are committed to winning better wages, protecting our PTO, and ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Our Upcoming Bargaining Dates

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Service (GSRMC)
Friday, October 30 & Monday, November 16

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Techs (GSRMC)
Friday, October 23

Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
(SLCH)
Thursday, November 5

Samaritan Albany General Hospital
(SAGH)
Wednesday, October 28

GET INVOLVED!

1) 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!