Strike announcement called off; Providence talks continue
SEATTLE — Nurses and caregivers at Providence-affiliated hospitals will announce Friday a plan to strike, citing stalling contract negotiations, according to a news release.
In total, 13,000 Providence- affiliated employees statewide, including Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Swedish Edmonds and Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County, could take part in a strike.
“After months, or in some cases years, of negotiations, caregivers at Providence facilities across Washington state say contract proposals put forth by Providence still do not address workers’ serious patient concerns or fix ongoing unfair labor practices,” a news release said.
The decision comes days after Swedish laid out a new slate of proposed wage and benefit increases for 8,000 of its employees.
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