COH Bargaining Update – November 8, 2023
We had two long days of negotiations with City of Hope last Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately, we could not reach an agreement. Below is a list of key issues that are outstanding, along with our latest proposal as well as the Hospital’s last proposal:
SEIU-UHW Proposal
- Increase wage grid by 5.5%
- Merit increases of 6% for meets expectations and 6.5% for exceeds for the next three years
- Market equity adjustments
- Creation of an LVN III classification
- Increase standby pay to $10.00/ hour for uncontrolled standby
- Increase weekend differential to $6.00/ hour
- $100 per month for each certification an employee has
- Union recognition language
- Improved Seniority language
- Ratification bonus of $1500
- Retro pay to October 1, 2023
COH’s Proposal
- Increase wage grid by 3.5% in year one, 3% in year two and 3% in year three
- Merit increases of 5.5% for meets expectations and 6% for exceeds in year one
- 4.75% for meets expectations and 5.25% for exceeds in year two
- 4.5% for meets expectations and 5% for exceeds in year three
- Rejected our proposal to create an LVN III classification
- Increase standby pay to $8.00/ hour for uncontrolled standby
- Rejected our proposal to increase weekend differential
- Rejected our proposal to increase certification premium
- Rejected our proposal for Union recognition
- Rejected our proposal for improved seniority language
The Hospital asked for time to review some additional proposals we presented last Thursday. They asked for a 30-day extension, which the team granted. The extension of the CBA is to December 1, 2023. We are confirming additional bargaining dates.
In Unity,
COH Bargaining Team
Our 2023 bargaining isn’t just us at City of Hope. 85,000 SEIU-UHW members will be negotiating new contracts during the year — and we are fighting together to get strong contracts.
We are #United4All.
