Over the past few weeks, SEIU UHW members at facilities across the state have been voting to elect two new bargaining team members and alternates to represent us in CHW-wide negotiations over improvements to the retirement system and collateral pay.
The votes are in and we're happy to announce that our new bargaining representatives are:
BARGAINERS
Jonathan Abraham, Respiratory Therapy, St. Joseph-Stockton
Frank Valdez, Transport, St. Joseph-Stockton
Betty Davis, Patient Registration, Mercy General
Kim Atherton, Respiratory Therapist, Mercy San Juan (MSJ)
Bob Lewis, Transporter, St. Mary's San Francisco
Kathryn Parkinson, Nuclear Med Tech
ALTERNATES
Eva Billips, CNA, St. Joseph-Stockton
Juan Avlia, Laboratory, St. Joseph-Stockton
Debbie Patton, Environmental Services, Mercy General
Geraldine Regalado, Environmental Services, Mercy General
Teresita Tolentino-Stanley, ED Charge Assistant, MSJ
Tim Forrest, Cook, MSJ
Tammy Gonzales, Outpatient Registration, St. Mary's (SF)
Donna Clark, EEG/Vascular, St. Mary's (SF)
Several members also took applications to run for SEIU UHW Steward. We're getting back to the business of protecting members and winning improvements at our hospitals!
More elections for bargaining team members are happening in the coming days, contact us for more information: your.(866) 660-8235cor CHW.team@seiu-uhw.org.
"It's about our contracts, and the wages and benefits we fought so hard for, for our job security, and of course patient safety. Let's work and support each other, make it better for all members. Let us continue to keep SEIU UHW united and make our contract stronger. Mabuhay! SEIU UHW.
--Eva Billups, CNA, new alternate at St. Joseph-Stockton
"I've worked here for 31 years and this is probably only the 4th time I've been in the building on my day off. That will tell you how important this is. And I'm going to stay in here and get more people down here."
--Bob Lewis, Transport, new bargaining team member at St. Mary's San Francisco
"I'm glad to be doing this for myself and my co-workers."
--Frank Valdez, Transport, new bargainer at St. Joseph-Stockton
"I look forward to working side by side with SEIU UHW for improvements."
--Jonathan Abraham, Respiratory Therapy, new bargainer at St. Joseph-Stockton
"I ran and accepted because I'm looking out for well being of my co-workers."
--Juan Avila, Laboratory, new alternate at St. Joseph-Stockton
We're Getting Involved:
"This election is important; I'm going to get everyone to vote."
--Myron Evans, Surgical Attendant who voted in the St. Mary's San Francisco election
"I'm really thankful for the opportunity to run for the bargaining team and I know these new bargainers will do a great job representing us members at the table!"
--Dinelia Soto, EVS, ran for bargaining team at St. Joseph-Stockton. She tied for one of alternate position, but decided to step aside to let her co-workers serve.
"I'm a first time member of any Union. I voted on Thursday for the bargaining committee. It was interesting. The Union Representatives were cordial and professional. I was invited to take part in counting the votes. The Representatives answered my questions concerning Union Contracts and other matters. I want to thank May, Josie, Angel and Sherri for their support and professionalism."
--Elaine Calaway, PBX Operator, observed the vote count--the FIRST public vote count ever at St. Joseph-Stockton
"I'll be here 45 years in November - that's when I plan to retire. Getting pension improvements is really important to me."
--Linnard Johnson, Transport Lead who voted in the St. Mary's San Francisco election
Our next bargaining session is April 21st, and our new bargaining team members will be there!
