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March 12, 2009 in City
Hospital union prepared to picket
Workers, Community Health in fight over contract
A union representing 1,100 health care and service workers is engaged in a contract fight with the new owner of Deaconess Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Community Health Systems Inc. bought the hospitals less than six months ago. In five months, the two have made little progress in labor relations.
Workers authorized an informational picket that could be set up later this month, said Chris Barton, secretary-treasurer of the Service Employees International Union 199 NW.
“Community Health made promises to the employees and to the community that it would boost the hospitals and keep employees with competitive …
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Momma Vikki on March 12 at 11:42 a.m.
In this economy, I say let them picket! Hire other people! There is not any room for people to say they are going to walk if they dont get thier way. They should be happy that they even have a job!
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