Negotiation News
Swedish is in the process of negotiating contracts with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW for RNs, technical workers and service employees and is committed to working with the union to develop contracts that offer a competitive wage and benefits package, and create a supportive and rewarding work environment for our caregivers (employees).
Check here for regular updates on bargaining and feel free to email CorporateCommunications@swedish.org with your questions and comments. If you are with the media, please call the Swedish media pager at 206-998-5028.
Negotiation News — SMC
- Issue 1 - April 7, 2015 - Contract negotiations begin this week
- Issue No. 2 - April 9, 2015 - CEO Tony Armada kicks off first SMC session
- Issue No. 3 - April 23, 2015 - Union proposes Group Health HMO option
- Issue No. 4 - April 30, 2015 - Swedish will hire 1,600 new caregivers this year
- Issue No. 5 - May 14, 2015 - Giving caregivers a voice in staffing
- Issue No. 6 - May 19, 2015 - Staffing: Let's work together to solve the real problem
- Issue No. 7 - June 1, 2015 - Swedish proposal offers more choices; keeps caregiver voice
- Issue No. 8 - June 8, 2015 - SMC economic package, Swedish's commitment to training
- Issue No. 9 - June 12, 2015 - Myths vs. Facts: Get the facts about the SMC proposal
- Issue No. 10 - June 23, 2015 - Quick facts about medical options, wages and benefits
- Issue No. 11 - July 1, 2015 - SEIU shows no sign of serious compromise
- Issue No. 12 - July 8, 2015 - Responding to union criticism about Swedish finances
- Issue No. 13 - Aug. 28, 2015 - Swedish and SEIU agree to speed up bargaining
- Issue No. 14 - Sept. 11, 2015 - Tone of new bargaining process is positive and productive
- Issue No. 15 - Oct. 12, 2015 - We have new contracts!
Negotiation News — Edmonds
- Issue No. 1 - April 7, 2015 - Edmonds caregivers to maintain a clear voice
- Issue No. 2 - April 9, 2015 - CEO Tony Armada kicks off first SMC session
- Issue No. 3 - April 23, 2015 - SMC delegates dominate Edmonds kick off
- Issue No. 4 - May 6, 2015 - A bright future for Swedish Edmonds
- Issue No. 5 - May 21, 2015 - Staffing: Let's work together to solve the real problem
- Issue No. 6 - June 10, 2015 - Edmonds offers more choices, is ahead on minimum wage
- Issue No. 7 - June 12, 2015 - Myths vs. Facts: Get the facts about the Edmonds proposal
- Issue No. 8 - June 23, 2015 - Quick facts about medical options, wages and benefits
- Issue No. 9 - July 1, 2015 - How Swedish's 401(k) proposal gives you a reason to save more
- Issue No. 10 - Aug. 28, 2015 - Swedish and SEIU agree to speed up bargaining
- Issue No. 11 - Sept. 11, 2015 - Tone of new bargaining process is positive and productive
- Issue No. 12 - Oct. 12, 2015 - We have new contracts!