About 800 workers, members of two local AFT Connecticut chapters, went on strike at L+M Nov. 27. The hospital plans to lock out the striking employees until a new contract is signed.
“The lockout is a serious step. But, because of the actions of the unions and their continued threats to conduct intermittent strikes, it is a necessary step,” Michael O’Farrell, a hospital spokesperson, said in a news release.
The union sees the lockout differently: “I can’t believe how childish it was that they wouldn’t even come out and accept the unconditional offer to return to work,” Lisa D’Abrasco, president of the nurses union, told WNPR. The union is seeking an injunction from the National Labor Relations Board to stop the lockout.
A negotiation session between the hospital and AFT Connecticut is scheduled for Dec. 3.
More Articles on Hospital Strikes:
Strike Averted at Regional Hospital of Scranton
L+M Hospital Trains Replacements in Light of Possible Strike
UC Medical Center Employees Strike
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.