The hard work of the bargaining committee at Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Massachusetts led to a contract victory in mid-January including wage increases of up to 19 percent over three years, improvements to shift differentials, and a housing stipend written into the agreement.

“I’m very grateful that we won two extra personal days in this contract, as it provides me with more time to care for my two small children,” Nantucket Cottage Hospital Chef Neil Hudson said. “It is very important to me that I get to spend time with my family.”