TOH edition: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · Health & Medicine
A Stronger Voice for the People Who Keep Hospitals Running: UVM Workers Win Staffing Commitments Without a Strike
Reported by VTDigger
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Two unions representing 3,300 University of Vermont Medical Center employees approved contracts that expand or strengthen workers’ say in staffing decisions, averting a strike. More than 2,000 members voted, with more than 89% backing agreements that also raise wages a combined 7% over two years.
The agreements show that hospital workers can secure a stronger role in staffing decisions through joint bargaining, although improvements in staffing and patient care remain to be demonstrated.
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