Covington Medical Center - Bargaining Update: January 29

We presented a comprehensive response to the Employer's proposal and had limited discussions in the morning. When the Employer returned late in the afternoon to provide a response, we were able to reach several tentative agreements (TAs), including agreements on some shift differentials, PTO cash out, and other strong contract language. We are expecting a comprehensive reply to all of our proposals from the Employer on our next bargaining date.

Curious about what is happening during bargaining and want to get involved? We are having two Contract Action Team meetings on February 4 at either 7am or 7pm to discuss how bargaining is going and how we should move forward. It will be hosted by the new Union Rep, Penny Cramer. Our Bargaining Team will go over how bargaining has gone up until now and have conversation on how we can work together to get the best contracts possible for all of us. In the future we will work to have a regular cadence of these meetings to make sure people are well informed about future actions.

Next bargaining dates: Feb 6, 9, 13, 20, 26

What's Next?

Union Rep Penny Cramer will be visiting hospital floors on Tuesday, February 2, from 9:30am until 5:30pm and is available for discussions about bargaining and any contract issues.

In a strong Union, there's you and I. TOGETHER we can do so much. Together WE can win a strong contract with better wages, competitive benefits, and safe working conditions. In solidarity."

— Faith Soriano