Methodist Members Vote Yes on Limited Negotiations!

Members Vote to Focus Only on Wages & Benefits

Local 205 members at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge voted overwhelmingly in favor of limiting the upcoming contract negotiations to wages and health benefits only, while extending the rest of the current union contract.

The Union will be going into interest-based bargaining with MMC over these items beginning on Aug. 15, which could ultimately lead to a three-year extension of the current contract plus any improvements that may be negotiated.

The Negotiating Committee would like to thank all the union members who voted in the election. For up to the minute updates on the negotiations at MMC, visit the chapter's Facebook page.

Member Spotlight: Karen Sellers

Being a strong union member runs in the family for Karen Sellers. Karen is a night shift LPN on 4West, and just celebrated her 3 year anniversary at Methodist in January. “I signed an SEIU card on day one, in orientation,” she says with a smile.

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Staffing Survey Sent to Homes

In an effort to explore ideas to ease the continued short staffing problems in the nursing units at Methodist Medical Center, a survey was sent out to employees of these units late last month.

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Anatomy of A Contract Victory: Communication and Solidarity

How did SEIU turn tough contract negotiations into a strong new contract? According to Jeff Massey, a Chief Steward and member of the Bargaining Committee, it was solidarity and communication that won the day.

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Union Members at Methodist Vote Yes on New Contract!

Union members at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract that will last until October, 2011.

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Community Rallies to Support Workers @ MMC!

Nearly 200 people turned to show their support for workers at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge as the contract deadline draws near. The contract was extended until Oct. 20, 2009 and negotiations are set to resume on Oct. 19.

There was also coverage of the "Justice for MMC Rally" on WVLT-TV in Knoxville and in the Oak Ridger and Knoxville News Sentinel newspapers over the weekend.

MMC Chapter Launches New E-Mail Newsletter for Members!

In an effort to improve and update communication with members, SEIU at Methodist Medical Center has introduced a new email database and newsletter, with the goal of educating members about news and events happening at MMC and with Local 205.

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Meet Kay and Jeff: Your Union Chief Stewards!

Meet Kay Golden and Jeff Massey - the Chief Stewards who represent you and your union co-workers at Methodist Medical Center.

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Stay in Touch!

Union meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us and encourage your coworkers to participate as well! Also, your chief union stewards Kay Golden (RN unit) and Jeff Massey (S&T unit) are available every other Monday by appointment at the hospital to hear issues and answer questions. Call 481-0848 and leave a message, letting us know your name, phone number, and how we can be of service to you.

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Worksite Contract

Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge TN

NOTE: New Agreements to be posted SOON!

R.N. Agreement

S&T Agreement

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The "Secret" Origin of SEIU Local 205

The beginnings of SEIU Local 205 start in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. And even though Oak Ridge at the time was a small town, it would go down in history as the birthplace of one of the most monumental scientific creations in history. Read "Secret Origin of a Secret City" and learn the history of SEIU in Tennessee.

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