Service Employees International Union Local 1991, which represents the JHS nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals, said they want the saved money to go toward solutions to reduce emergency room wait times and make other efficiency measures, the report said.
Last year, JHS’s unions gave up $106 million, foregoing raises and contributing more toward health insurance.
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