San Jose, California (Crohn) – Tensions are escalating in San Jose, where union workers at Good Samaritan continue their negotiations with the parent company of the hospital, and now entered the fourth month.
The ongoing contract talks witnessed health care workers, a gathering of higher wages, which they argue are necessary to retain employees and ensure patient care. The previous contract of the Federation ended on July 1, and workers are determined to secure better conditions.
“The longest nutritionist in their group was here a year because he had such sales,” said Bonnie Aden, a respiratory therapist and member of the Federation team at Good Samaritan Hospital. “It is at a collapse. He must give something because someone will be hurt.”
The professional therapist Michael Wong expressed their concerns about the care of patients, saying: “We are only tired of senior management to tell us how to perform our jobs, and the number of patients is safe.”
A large crowd of health care workers gathered from various departments outside the Good Samaritan Hospital on Thursday to assemble to support their demands. They chanted slogans that confirm their seriousness on the negotiations.
The union was vocal for the need for higher salaries to treat what they describe as fast employees. They claim that competitive salaries are necessary to prevent their rotation and maintain a stable workforce.
In response, a spokesman for the Good Samaritan Hospital said, “We look forward to continuing to engage in open and productive discussions with the Federation to enhance an environment as our employees can provide the excellent service they are famous for.”
The next round of negotiations is scheduled to be held on the next Monday and Tuesday, with the union warning that the strike may happen if there is no agreement.
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