1199SEIU and University of Miami Hospital bargaining committee members kicked off union contract negotiations on March 6 sitting together to discuss issues using a collaborative approach.



One of our main goals is to negotiate a new contract by May 31, when our current contract expires, that meets everyone’s needs with as little disruption as possible to employees’ lives and the operation of the hospital.



1199SEIU members and management identified objectives for bargaining and we will be working together to refine them as we put together a new contract by developing solutions to meet our mutual goals.



For more information on the innovative labor-management partnership between 1199SEIU and University of Miami Hospital, read one of the following blog posts:



1199SEIU Healthcare Workers at University of Miami Hospital Develop New Skills with M.B.A. Students During Innovative Leadership ProgramLabor-Management Partnership Leads to Groundbreaking Gains for University of Miami Hospital Patients and Healthcare WorkersUniversity of Miami Hospital Workers Learn New Computer Skills Through Education & Training Fund BenefitsUnion Members at University of Miami Hospital Work with Management to Improve Working ConditionsUnited for Quality Care: The University of Miami Hospital Labor-Management Partnership