1,600 Nurses Return to Work After
Successful Two-Day Strike
SAN
DIEGO, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
following is a statement from Katie
Langenstrass, Executive Director of United Nurses of
Children's Hospital (UNOCH) Teamsters Local 1699, on the end of the
unfair labor practice strike at Rady Children's Hospital:
"Today, we completed our historic 48-hour unfair labor practice
strike at Rady Children's Hospital, where hundreds of nurses took
to the streets to demand fair wages, affordable benefits, and the
right to have one job to live. Our members sent a clear and
unwavering message that we are united and will not be budged or
bullied.
"Throughout the strike, we were in full contact with the
hospital and security on the ground to ensure everything ran
smoothly. At 7 a.m. this morning, our
nurses returned to the hospital, ready to continue providing
exceptional care.
"We are incredibly proud of our brave nurses for their
solidarity and determination. We thank Senate President Pro Tempore
Emeritus Toni G. Atkins
(D-San Diego) for joining us on
the picket line, as well as the community members who supported us.
We'd like to especially thank all the parents of our patients who
showed their support throughout the process.
"Now, we look forward to getting back to what we do best caring
for our patients. Teamsters are ready to get back to the table to
bargain a deal that meets the needs of our members. Together, we
stand strong and united in our fight for a fair contract, but
hospital leadership needs to get serious, or we will be back out on
the picket line."
UNOCH Teamsters Local 1699 represents professional nurses,
therapists and technicians dedicated to promoting excellence in the
care of infants, children and their families and is devoted to
creating a working environment that enables our members to perform
the high-quality patient care that Rady Children's Hospital is
known for.
Contact:
Christian
Castro, (310) 857-9817
ccastro@teamstersjc42.org
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