Sunday, February 07, 2010
Williamson Memorial Hospital Seeking Contract
WEST VIRGINIA...
Susan Blackburn, president of UMWA Local 9462, which represents approximately 150 employees at the Williamson Memorial Hospital has participated in continuing negotiations to acquire a new contract with the hospital. Employees have been working under an expired contract since June 30, 2009. Blackburn says the main sticking point is health insurance costs, although there are changes that have never been seen before. Blackburn says she has no idea how close the union is to a walk-out. Employees at the hospital represented by the union are in almost all departments, with the exception of registered nurses and supervisory positions, such as dietary, housekeeping, lab and radiology techs and licensed practical nurses.
Susan Blackburn, president of UMWA Local 9462, which represents approximately 150 employees at the Williamson Memorial Hospital has participated in continuing negotiations to acquire a new contract with the hospital. Employees have been working under an expired contract since June 30, 2009. Blackburn says the main sticking point is health insurance costs, although there are changes that have never been seen before. Blackburn says she has no idea how close the union is to a walk-out. Employees at the hospital represented by the union are in almost all departments, with the exception of registered nurses and supervisory positions, such as dietary, housekeeping, lab and radiology techs and licensed practical nurses.
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