Hundreds of healthcare and service workers represented by 1199 SEIU are negotiating a new labor agreement with the University of Rochester ahead of their contract expiration next Saturday, according to union officials. The ongoing talks, which began last month, focus on securing affordable health insurance, wage improvements, and stronger worker retention and recruitment protocols for more than 2,000 employees.
Core Demands in University of Rochester Labor Negotiations
The contract negotiations between the University of Rochester and 1199 SEIU encompass a broad array of workplace protections. According to union representatives, key discussion points include retirement benefits, paid time off, and specific safeguards for graduate workers alongside baseline wage increases.
“We make sure all students and patients in the communities have what they need to have a healthy, fulfilling life, and if the workers don’t have what they need, the whole institution can crumble,” said Dawn Marshall-Hosier, the executive vice president of the local 200 1199 SEIU.
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The upcoming contract expiration impacts a bargaining unit of over 2,000 healthcare and service employees across the University of Rochester system.
Contract Expiration Timeline and Scheduled Bargaining Dates
With the current labor agreement set to expire next Saturday, time is running short for both bargaining teams. According to labor representatives, exactly two dates are currently scheduled for formal negotiations between the University of Rochester and 1199 SEIU before the deadline.
These talks run parallel to broader regional labor friction in the healthcare sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the current University of Rochester labor contract expire?
The current agreement covering more than 2,000 workers is set to expire next Saturday, with two negotiating sessions scheduled prior to the deadline.
Which unions are involved in the University of Rochester negotiations?
Local 200 of 1199 SEIU is representing healthcare and service workers in these talks.
What are the primary issues being negotiated?
According to union statements, the core priorities include affordable health insurance, wage improvements, worker recruitment and retention, retirement benefits, paid time off, and protections for graduate workers.
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