More than 88% of the nurses union voted to ratify the contract.
Health care workers take part in a strike at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. Santa Clara County nurses are holding a three day strike at medical facility. Following a historic strike in April by its registered nurses, Santa Clara County has reached an agreement with the labor group for a new four-year contract that sets multiple pay raises as well as other workplace protections.
In a statement, RNPA President Susie York said they “set the groundwork for better workplace safety practices” with the new agreement. At the time, County Executive James Williams said the county had to shell out more than $20 million to bring in nearly 1,000 contract nurses that worked around-the-clock shifts during the strike. All of the hospitals and clinics remained open during the strike, but some elective surgeries and non-urgent appointments were rescheduled.
“This agreement with RNPA represents our dedication to providing fair contracts for every staff member in our organization, including our nursing professionals,” he said. “We are proud to have reached this agreement, which upholds the County’s commitment to our hardworking nurses and to deliver excellent care to the community while balancing fiscal realities.”
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