SIUH / 1199 Negotiation Update – 12/6/2019

Staten Island University Hospital and the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East labor union (1199) met on Tuesday for our eighth negotiation session.

Through a collaborative dialog, we reached a tentative agreement on a process whereby the hospital can enlist the support of agency PAs when necessary to ensure quality patient care. This agreement is a great example of the union and the hospital working together for the good of our patients, our team members, and our organization. Specifically, both parties showed flexibility and a willingness to compromise on reasonable time limitations for agency usage.

We’re encouraged by the constructive nature of the negotiations thus far, and look forward to making continued progress in our next negotiation session on Jan. 6. Rest assured that all of us around the bargaining table are working hard to craft a fair and fiscally-responsible contract that reflects your unique professional status and contributions.

We wish all of you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year. Thank you for your continued interest in the negotiations and ongoing dedication to patient care.