SEIU Begins CBA Renegotiations with Strong Memorial Hospital and University of Rochester
What happened
Local branches of the Service Employee Union International began renegotiating collective bargaining agreements with Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester on August 6. The current contracts, which cover more than 2,000 employees, were extended until September 26 to accommodate the ongoing talks. Tracey Harrison is the lead negotiator for both union branches.
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Why it matters
The union's main goals for the renegotiation are securing a livable wage for members and addressing staffing shortages across both institutions. The contracts cover various roles, including nursing assistants, dietary workers, and library stack attendants.
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Who's involved
- HarrisonLead negotiator for the Service Employee Union International branches at Strong Memorial Hospital and University of Rochester.
- Strong Memorial HospitalOne of the institutions negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employee Union International.
- University of RochesterOne of the institutions negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employee Union International.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Strong Memorial HospitalSpeculative
Could face increased labor costs if the new agreement raises wages or benefits for its 1199 SEIU staff.
- University of RochesterSpeculative
Might adjust operational budgets due to changes in wages or staffing requirements for its Local 200United employees.
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The entities involved
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Harrison
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Strong Memorial Hospital
hospital in New York, United States
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University of Rochester
private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States