SSUH / 1199 Negotiation Update – 10/22/2020

Negotiations between South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) and the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (1199) labor union continued yesterday as the parties met virtually for our 12th negotiation session.

Through a constructive dialog, we were able to reach a new tentative agreement on the process for requesting and approving vacation time for nurse practitioners. Although we fundamentally disagree about how best to approach these negotiations, it remains clear that both parties are working hard to find common ground, and we look forward to continuing to tackle some of the more difficult issues that separate us at our next negotiation session on Nov. 6.

If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to sign up for text message updates about the status of negotiations by texting SSNP to 77295. Text messages are factual, infrequent and brief, and contain a link to the full update residing on our website for Southside NPs. You may also opt out at any time.

Thank you for your continued interest in the negotiations.