CHS Bargaining June 26, 2025

Bargaining Update #12 – June 26, 2025

Your CWA Bargaining Committee has presented our full Economic Package to Catholic Health and continues working hard at both the Common Table and Side Table proposals. We do not expect an immediate response, and we thank you all for your ongoing support.

Open Bargaining Reminder:

Due to space limitations at the Marian Professional Building, we are limiting observer seating. Sign-ups are in 2-hour blocks (10 chairs per block). Strict observation rules apply, including no note-taking, no talking, and no use of electronics.

Tentative Agreements Reached

Mercy RN & STC:

• Strengthened protections around workplace violence and staffing complaints.
• Clarified floating and downstaffing practices.
• Moved ECMO language to the On-Call Article.

Kenmore RN & Tech:

• No new tentative agreements since May 21.
• Minor improvements to tech language (e.g., PFT lab shifts, Mammography Lead, Recognition language).

St. Joe’s RN, Service, and Tech:

• Added legally required breaks for extended shifts.
• Increased union representation and clarified rep protocols.
• Enhanced language on staffing, scheduling, and floating/downstaffing.
• Adjusted per diem RN shifts to reflect extended shifts.