January 1st, 2011
Monterey County Herald: Guest commentary by SVMH caregivers
Hapless days at local hospital Crystal Fuerte works in emergency room registration at SVMH. Hospital employees Alexis Guerrero and Israel Olivarez contributed to this commentary. This is the time of year when most Americans spend a moment or two considering what the past year has brought that we can be thankful for, and what we […]
December 30th, 2010
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Workers are Certified as NUHW Members
In a major step forward for workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, yesterday hospital management informed the union in writing of its “intention to move forward and commence negotiations for an initial collective bargaining agreement with NUHW.” The news caps a seven-year struggle by SRMH caregivers to win union recognition at their hospital. The hospital’s […]
December 30th, 2010
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Workers Picket to Fight Illegal Layoffs
Yesterday, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital caregivers held an informational picket to stand up for NUHW members targeted by management for illegal and unnecessary layoffs. Over the last five years, SVMH has generated over $100 million in profits, including over $8 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The hospital’s operating profit margin […]
December 30th, 2010
After Seven Years of Struggle, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Workers are Certified as NUHW Members
Hospital Signifies Its Intention to Bargain Santa Rosa, California – After seven long years of organizing, yesterday Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (SRMH) informed the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) in writing of its “intention to move forward and commence negotiations for an initial collective bargaining agreement with NUHW.” The hospital’s letter follows a decision […]
December 29th, 2010
Workers to Picket Illegal Layoffs at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Today
What: Informational picket to protest illegal layoffs When: Wednesday, December 29th, 3:30 – 5:30pm. Rally at 5pm. Where: Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, 450 E. Romie Lane, main entrance Visuals: Healthcare workers with picket signs marching in front of hospital Salinas, California – Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital caregivers will picket the hospital today to protest management’s decision to illegally […]