Capital Medical Center RN Bargaining Begins!
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May 27 marked the first day at the bargaining table, and our union bargaining team showed up prepared, focused, and ready to fight for the contract we deserve.
We started by presenting a non-economic proposal—focused on cleaning up outdated and unclear contract language. Management reviewed our proposal and returned with a few tentative agreements (TAs) where we were able to find common ground.
But let’s be clear—this is just the beginning. The real fight starts now.
Our bargaining team is already working hard on proposals that tackle the issues that matter most to you:
Safe staffing levels
Patient ratios that reflect the real demands of the work
Stronger low census protections
Competitive wages and benefits that retain and recruit RNs
These aren’t just contract issues—these are quality of care issues. They impact nurse’s daily work, patients’ safety, and our ability to do our jobs.
We’re committed to fighting for improvements that reflect the reality of what we face every day on the floor. But we can’t do it alone—we need you in this fight with us.
If you have any questions, or if you want to get more involved, reach out to a member of our bargaining team: Bonnie Verellen, Dennis Verellen, Holly Bruckner, Cindy Dixon. You can also reach out to union rep Kimberly Starkweather 206-436-6515.
