After four historic union elections, months of pickets across San Diego and countless bargaining sessions with Sharp executives, we have finally secured one unified contract for nearly five thousand Sharp Healthcare workers at Grossmont, HospiceCare, Chula Vista and Sharp Metropolitan Campus.

Agreement Highlights (3-year agreement):

  • One Union Contract Across Sharp: Sharp executives to recognize all SEIU-UHW-represented Sharp Healthcare workers under one, unified collective bargaining agreement; establishes a foundation of collective bargaining power to win even more in 2027 and beyond;
  • Fair Wage Scales: Immediate implementation of wage scales based on overall job class experience (not limited to seniority in a Sharp Healthcare position) that lift up workers farthest below scale the fastest – up to 15% increases in each of the first two years; 23% average increase (increase min.: 13%, max: 34%).
  • Family medical coverage:
    • Premiums for family coverage cut in half for workers currently making $37.50/hour or less, immediately benefiting 75% of workers; workers with single coverage who wish to upgrade to family coverage also get the 50% premium discount;
    • (as of Jan. 1, 2026) No-premium healthcare option with coinsurance available for all workers. 
  • Ratification and retention bonuses for Grossmont and Hospice workers who missed last Sharp-wide raise: Total of $2,400 for full-time; $1,200 for part-time; $800 for per diem; half paid upon ratification, other half paid six months later as a retention bonus.
  • Hospice workers would receive the COVID bonus they were previously denied: $1,000 for full-time; $750 for part-time.
  • Retirement security: Joint labor/management retirement committee to meet quarterly to address the need for significantly improved retirement benefits for all Sharp employees and commits both parties to quarterly talks to find solutions.
  • Union On-the-job Protections: Establishes core union worker rights; right to file grievances for contract violations with binding arbitration; representation by union stewards (department co-workers who are trained to represent workers); ongoing labor-management committee to address issues as they arise.

Our joint SEIU-UHW Sharp Bargaining team recommends a YES vote to lock in the gains in our  tentative agreement. Our upcoming ratification vote will be held November 18–22.Voting times and locations coming soon.