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 […]
December 21st, 2010
In The News: Memorial hospital and right to organize
The following is an opinion piece in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat about NUHW members’ year-long (and counting) struggle for union recognition at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and how U.S. labor laws work beautifully for employers — and horribly for workers. Read the full piece at the Press Democrat. Guest Opinion: Memorial Hospital and the right […]