Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Union Urging Rejection Of WVU Hospitals' Contract
WEST VIRGINIA....
Local 814 of the AFL-CIO has been negotiating with West Virginia University Hospitals since August to replace a contract expiring December 31st. The union, which represents 868 workers, says a proposed three-year contract offers a 25-cent hourly raise and has other proposals it calls “mean-spirited.” Charlotte Bennett, vice president of human resources, called the WVUH proposal its “last, best and final” offer, and recommended passage. Bennett said the hospital is offering raises of 45 cents per hour in 2011, 50 cents per hour in 2012, and 50 cents per hour in 2013. The union says WVUH wants the right to fire an employee returning from medical leave if his position is no longer readily available and to punish employees for leaving early, even with a supervisor’s permission. The union is recommending members reject the offer in a ratification vote set for Friday.
West Virginia University Hospitals includes Ruby Memorial Hospital, the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center, WVU Children’s Hospital, Chestnut Ridge Center and the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
The affected employees fill jobs ranging from housekeeping and food service to phlebotomy and instrument sterilization.
Local 814 of the AFL-CIO has been negotiating with West Virginia University Hospitals since August to replace a contract expiring December 31st. The union, which represents 868 workers, says a proposed three-year contract offers a 25-cent hourly raise and has other proposals it calls “mean-spirited.” Charlotte Bennett, vice president of human resources, called the WVUH proposal its “last, best and final” offer, and recommended passage. Bennett said the hospital is offering raises of 45 cents per hour in 2011, 50 cents per hour in 2012, and 50 cents per hour in 2013. The union says WVUH wants the right to fire an employee returning from medical leave if his position is no longer readily available and to punish employees for leaving early, even with a supervisor’s permission. The union is recommending members reject the offer in a ratification vote set for Friday.
West Virginia University Hospitals includes Ruby Memorial Hospital, the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center, WVU Children’s Hospital, Chestnut Ridge Center and the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
The affected employees fill jobs ranging from housekeeping and food service to phlebotomy and instrument sterilization.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 8:33 PM 
