We have a Tentative Agreement! – April 19, 2024
After a year of negotiations, we reached a strong tentative agreement at Tenet. Our bargaining team recommends a YES vote for:
- Across-the-board raises of 14% over three years for full and part-time workers – 5% in Years 1&2, and 4% in Year 3. (For per diems, 2.5% in Years 1&2 and 2% in Year 3.)
- $1/hr increase to all stand-by rates each year of the contract
- Ratification Bonus: $750 for full-time, $500 for part-time, and $250 for per diem employees
- No take-aways, all of our benefits will remain unchanged.
- And more!
You can read everything that’s in the new contract at our ratification vote!
- Desert Regional Medical (Tina Conference Room) – Thursday 4/25 6am – 2pm / 5pm- 10pm and Friday 4/26 6 am- 6 pm
- JFK Memorial Hospital (Educational Classroom #102) – Friday 4/26 7 am – 7pm and Saturday 4/27 7 am – 2 pm
- Hi Desert Medical Center (Helen Grey Conference Room) – Friday 4/26 7 am- 7 pm and Saturday 4/27 7 am- 2pm
- Doctors Medical Center Modesto – Thursday 4/25 6a-6p (Conf Room 3) and Friday 4/26 8a-8p (Conf Room 4)
- Emanuel Medical Center (Conference Room D/E) – Friday 4/26 8a-8p and Saturday 4/27 6a-1p
- Doctors Hospital of Manteca (Administration Conference Room) – Thursday 4/25 9a-8p and Friday 4/26 6a-1p
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center (Blackhawk Room) – Thursday 4/25 6a-6p
- Doctors Behavioral Health Center (DBHC Training Room) – 4/25 6a-10a 6p-9p
Tenet Bargaining Update #41 – Feb. 23, 2024
Tenet Bargaining Update #39 – Jan. 26, 2024
New Year Same Goal: We must stand together for our bargaining priorities.
As healthcare workers, we’re on the front lines, caring for patients every day. That is why, in 2024, we will continue to stand together for the respect of healthcare workers and our patients. It’s time for management to address our concerns.
- Market wages across the board
- Wage scale to address minimum wage increases and wage scale placements
- Workforce development
Upcoming Bargaining Dates:
- January, 24–25
- February, 20–21
Pledge here to stand together with us on the core issues we have voiced since 2023.
Tenet Bargaining Update #37 – December 13, 2023
Tenet Bargaining Update #34 – December 6, 2023
We continue to bargain with Tenet over the improvements that SEIU-UHW members at Tenet facilities across California agree we need in our union contract: Wage scales starting in year one of the contract, raises for all that reflect the cost of living, and help us recruit and retain healthcare workers, increases to our current, low standby and differential pay rates. Here is where we stand:
Our bargaining team has made all our comprehensive proposals, and we remain committed to continuing to bargain in good faith on solutions. We expect Tenet management to do the same.
Due to the lack of process at the table, we also suggested that a federal mediator join the negotiations. If we cannot reach an agreement, SEIU-UHW members are prepared to take more public actions to ensure the improvements we feel are needed.
Our next bargaining dates are: 12/11, 12/12
Questions? Talk to a member of the SEIU-UHW bargaining team or a Union Representative.
Tenet Bargaining Update – November 30, 2023
We continue to bargain with Tenet over the improvements that SEIU-UHW members at Tenet facilities across California agree we need in our union contract: Wage scales starting in year one of the contract, raises for all that reflect the cost of living, and help us recruit and retain healthcare workers, increases to our current, low standby and differential pay rates. Here is where we stand:
Our bargaining team has made all our comprehensive proposals, and we remain committed to continuing to bargain in good faith on solutions. We expect Tenet management to do the same.
Due to the lack of process at the table, we also suggested that a federal mediator join the negotiations. If we cannot reach an agreement, SEIU-UHW members are prepared to take more public actions to ensure the improvements we feel are needed.
Our next bargaining dates are: 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12
Questions? Talk to a member of the SEIU-UHW bargaining team or a Union Representative.
Tenet Bargaining Update – November 3, 2023
We continue to bargain with Tenet over the improvements that SEIU-UHW members at Tenet facilities across California agree we need in our union contract: Wage scales starting in year one of the contract, raises for all that reflect the cost of living, and help us recruit and retain healthcare workers, increases to our current, low standby and differential pay rates. Here is where we stand:
Our bargaining team has made all our comprehensive proposals, and we remain committed to continuing to bargain in good faith on solutions. We expect Tenet management to do the same. If we cannot reach an agreement, SEIU-UHW members are prepared to take more public actions to ensure the improvements we feel are needed.
Our next bargaining dates are: 11/28, 11/29, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12
Questions? Talk to a member of the SEIU-UHW bargaining team or a Union Representative.
Tenet Bargaining Update – October 31, 2023
As you are aware, the notices for the strike were withdrawn. We had to withdraw the notices because of an arbitration decision where an arbitrator ruled that we could not file ULPs or strike until we reached an impasse in bargaining. We do not agree with this ruling, and have asked the arbitrator to reconsider their decision.
As Americans, we have the fundamental right to take collective action and to strike when we feel we are not being treated fairly at work. This is a right that workers have fought and died for and have had in this country for almost a century.
Our union, SEIU-UHW, is working with SEIU to take legal action to overturn this unjust ruling and fight for the fundamental right for healthcare workers to strike.
We will continue to bargain in good faith with Tenet to reach a fair contract.
Our next bargaining sessions are: 11/2, 11/3, 11/28, 11/29, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12
Questions? Talk to a member of the SEIU-UHW bargaining team or a Union Representative.
Tenet Bargaining Update – October 19, 2023
We’re Making Progress, But We’re Still Miles Apart
We continue to bargain with Tenet over the improvements that SEIU-UHW members at Tenet facilities across California agree we need in our union contract: Wage scales starting in year one of the contract, raises for all that reflect the cost of living and help us recruit and retain healthcare workers, increases to our current, low standby and differential pay rates. Here is where we stand:
Our bargaining team has made all our comprehensive proposals, and we remain committed to continuing to bargain in good faith on solutions. We expect Tenet management to do the same.
If we cannot reach an agreement, SEIU-UHW members are prepared to take more public actions to ensure the improvements we feel are needed.
Questions? Talk to a member of the SEIU-UHW bargaining team or a Union Representative.
Tenet Bargaining Update – October 11, 2023
Welcome to this week’s update from the team representing SEIU-UHW Tenet members at the table.
At today’s negotiations, management withdrew their proposal to move to a $25 minimum wage. They stuck to their wage proposal that includes an 8 – 9.75% wage increase for most employees and ONLY 4.5% for per diems over three years. This would move to the right step on management’s proposed wage scale, but not until June of 2026. We don’t believe this is an adequate solution for addressing staffing challenges.
We have two more days of negotiations for management to engage in what we believe to be bargaining in good faith for what we feel is a fair deal. If we cannot reach what we feel is a fair deal, we will move forward with the strike as planned beginning October 23!
We don’t want to go on strike, but we will. We are standing strong because of our right to bargain over jobs, wages, and benefits. We need to stay united.
Tenet Bargaining Update – October 4, 2023
Welcome to this week’s update from the team representing SEIU-UHW Tenet members at the table.
Management needs to invest MORE
We have been bargaining for months, with little progress on the improvements we’re seeking. Our top priorities are:
- 7% yearly raises
- Healthcare minimum wage starting in 2024
- Placing our members on a new wage scale starting in 2024
- Wage scales that address compression for our current workforce
- Increases in standby and differentials
- Maintaining benefits
- Improved staffing levels
We believe Tenet can afford to fund the proposals we have made. We are standing strong and calling on Management to agree to our staffing proposals and other improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions that are especially important to frontline caregivers.
What’s next?
Tenet has requested three additional bargaining dates next week, and we have accepted. We don’t want to go on strike, but we will. We are standing strong because of our right to bargain over jobs, wages, and benefits. In the meantime, we need to stay united.
Tenet Bargaining Update – October 2, 2023
Our bargaining team has made significant movement since we received our first economic proposal after 21 sessions.
This afternoon Tenet came back with ONLY three proposals for Lakewood, DRMC, and DMC but has yet to respond to our last economic proposal.
Throughout today’s bargaining session, Tenet disrespected our Chief Negotiator and even told him to shut up three times. Because of this disrespect, our bargaining team walked out on management.
It is clear that both sides are far apart on key issues. Our bargaining team is committed to bargaining in good faith and not bargaining with ourselves.
Tenet Strike Vote 2023
Find the strike vote dates in your facility below.
Sierra Vista Medical Center
Tuesday, September 12 10:00am-1:00pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
Tuesday, September 19 10:00am-1:00pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
Wednesday, September 20 2:30pm-5:30pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Wednesday, September 13 4:00am-12:00pm Cafeteria
Monday, September 18 7:00am-7:00pm Cafeteria
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Tuesday, September 12 6:00am-4:00pm Conference Room Main Entrance
Wednesday, September 20 12:00pm-7:30pm Conference Room Main Entrance
Doctors Behavioral Health Center
Wednesday, September 20 7:00am-12:00pm Cafeteria
Emanuel Medical Center
Tuesday, September 12 11:00am-5:00pm Conference Room D
Tuesday, September 19 10:00am-7:00pm Conference Room D
Twin Cities Community Medical Center
Thursday, September 14 10:30am-2:00pm Morgan Conference Room First Floor
Friday, September 15 10:30am-2:00pm Morgan Conference Room First Floor
Monday, September 18 10:30am-1:30pm Morgan Conference Room First Floor
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Tuesday, September 19 7:00am-7:00pm Cafeteria
Doctors Medical Center Modesto
Tuesday, September 19 10:00am-7:00pm ER Conference Room
Thursday, September 21 10:00am-4:00pm ER Conference Room
Desert Regional Medical Center
Tuesday, September 12 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Saturday, September 16 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Thursday, September 21 6:00am-1:00pm Cafeteria
JFK Memorial Hospital
Thursday, September 14 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Monday, September 18 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Thursday, September 21 6:00am-1:00pm Cafeteria
Placentia Linda Hospital
Tuesday, September 12 7:00am-7:00pm Conference Room 2
Saturday, September 16 7:00am-3:00pm Conference Room 2
Thursday, September 21 TBD Conference Room 2
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Wednesday, September 13 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 19 10:00am-2:00pm Cafeteria
Thursday, September 21 6:00am-1:00pm Cafeteria
Our 2023 bargaining isn’t just us at Tenet. 85,000 SEIU-UHW members will be negotiating new contracts during the year — and we are fighting together to get strong contracts.
We are #United4All.
