The agreement between the hospital and the union came Aug. 10, according to an Aug. 12 news release from SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa shared with Becker’s.
Members will vote on the agreement in the next week, the union said. The deal includes:
1. Market adjustment raises, including raises over 10% for most workers and some who will receive up to 19% above current wages.
2. Additional 4.5% raises in the second and third years of the agreement.
3. A ratification bonus of $250 and retroactive pay back to July 1.
Nearly 50 hospital workers had planned to strike for two days starting Aug. 13. The contract for the group — including roles such as certified nursing assistants, home health aides, surgical techs, secretary, reception, cook and pharmacy tech — expired June 30, according to the release.
CHI St. Joseph’s Health is part of the Midwest Division of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. The hospital was not immediately available for comment.
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