Raises and protections in agreement strengthens staff retention
LAKEPORT, CA - Licensed vocational nurses, certified nurse assistants, ER technicians and other caregivers who are members of Service Employees International Union, United Healthcare Workers - West (SEIU-UHW), at Sutter Lakeside Hospital have ratified a new union contract that will help the local hospital maintain high standards for patient care.
The three-year contract, ratified overwhelmingly last night, covers 140 staff and includes raises of up to 9.27% compounded over the next three years, improved health insurance, and job security and a ban on subcontracting jobs.




