The union that represents more than 1,500 nurses at Rady Children's Hospital said it rejected the hospital's final offer on Wednesday, less than a week before…
The hospital would not let the union vote on the increases unless it agreed to postpone the strike, according to the unionThe union that represents more than 1,500 nurses at Rady Children's Hospital said it rejected the hospital's final offer on Wednesday, less than a week before union members are set to strike.
After the union said 95% of its members voted to authorize a strike last week, nurses at the hospital gave their 10-day intent-to-strike notice. The strike is scheduled to start on Monday and last for 48 hours. "Rady Children's Hospital has forced our hand," Katie Langenstrass, executive director of UNOCH Teamsters Local 1699, said."Our members are passionate about their work and their patients. However, the hospital's persistent undervaluation of their dedication and skill has left us no choice. Despite the hospital's total operating revenue increasing to $1.6 billion in 2023, they continue to refuse to compensate our members fairly.
"We have been behind on wages for years, and it's becoming impossible to retain talented nurses," Marie Wahl, a registered nurse at Rady Children's Hospital, said."Many of our colleagues leave after just one to two years for better-paying positions at other hospitals. This constant turnover disrupts patient care and places an unfair burden on those of us who are left. This strike is about more than just wages. It's about patient care.
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