Nearly 200 employees from the Technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions for workers and ensure continuity of care in Bend. 100% of those workers who voted chose to ratify this contract, signifying a universal level of support for the agreement. These healthcare workers, who are members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017), were fighting over issues like living wages and a voice on the job.
"The ratification of our new contract is a positive step forward