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Caregivers united for safe staffing as bargaining resumes at Swedish-Providence
The nurses and caregivers returned to bargaining yesterday with Swedish-Providence management, delivering good-faith proposals that moved closer to the hospital’s position on wages while remaining firm in their positions on patient safety.
Nurses and Caregivers at Highline Medical Center reach tentative agreement with CHI Franciscan
The 550 nurses and caregivers at Highline Medical Center announced they have reached a tentative agreement with parent corporation CHI Franciscan.
Caregivers call on management to return to the bargaining table after successful three-day ULP strike at Swedish-Providence
The nurses and caregivers at Swedish Medical Center celebrated the success of their historic three-day unfair labor practice strike and announced their plan to win a fair contract from Swedish-Providence.
In response to caregivers standing up for safe patient care and staffing, Swedish-Providence illegally locks workers out
After a three-day strike, workers were joined by elected officials and faith leaders as they attempted to return to their jobs. But at each location, management turned away many workers.
Seattle Mayor and King County Executive to join Swedish-Providence caregivers attempting to return to work
Seattle Mayor Durkan, King County Executive Constantine will join caregivers as they attempt to return to work at Swedish First Hill after a three-day unfair labor practice strike.
Nearly 8,000 nurses and caregivers continue strike at Swedish-Providence
Nearly 8,000 nurses and caregivers began their strike yesterday at Swedish-Providence Medical Center. The strike – a last resort for nurses and caregivers – began with picket lines at seven campuses.