Hospitals and unions: 7 recent conflicts, agreements

Becker’s Hospital Review reported the following events related to hospital-union relationships — including rallies, strikes and contract agreements — so far in July.

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1. In midst of CHS divestiture, Pottstown Memorial nurses rally over working conditions
About 40 nurses at Pottstown (Pa.) Memorial Medical Center advocated for good working conditions during a rally at the facility.

2. Christus St. Vincent reaches agreement with union for nurses, techs
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, N.M., finalized a three-year contract with the District 1199 hospital workers union.

3. Steward hospital in Massachusetts sues union regarding nurse dismissal: 7 things to know
Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, Mass., part of Boston-based Steward Health Care, is fighting an arbitrator’s decision to reinstate a nurse the hospital dismissed for allegedly assaulting a co-worker.

4. Mayo food service workers reach labor deal with Morrison
Food service workers at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic approved a new contract with Atlanta-based Morrison Healthcare.

5. Tufts nurses strike, marking Boston’s 1st RN strike in 30 years
Approximately 1,200 nurses at Boston-based Tufts Medical Center went on strike at 7 a.m. Wednesday, signaling the beginning of a planned 24-hour walkout.

6. Mayo Clinic nurses in Albert Lea, Austin reach labor deal
Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Albert Lea and Austin, Minn., reached contract agreements with nurses.

7. U of Iowa nurses union sues Board of Regents over contract
The union representing nurses at the Iowa City-based University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is suing the Iowa Board of Regents for allegedly not honoring their contract.

  

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