Monthly Archives: December 2010

What’s the Union Difference worth?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by admin

“I’m moving to Portland, to work at a Kaiser hospital, in a union position with SEIU Local 49, doing the same job I am at St. Charles. One of the main reasons I’m moving over there is wages…” Watch the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Share in the Success

Posted on December 22, 2010 by admin

Fact: St. Charles has Resources 2008 was a tough year for the St. Charles system, but… 2009 saw $26.8 million in profit for St. Charles Bend 2010 has shown $13.5 million in profit in the first three quarters With a … Continue reading →

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The Union Difference: Stopping Takeaways

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin

“About a year ago Group Health just stopped the PTO accrual for our non-union coworkers, right as the holidays were coming up. Those people didn’t get any raise that year either. But for us, they asked us if we wanted … Continue reading →

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