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Service and technology workers at Kadlec say they are preparing to strike

By Erin Wencl,

7 days ago

RICHLAND, Wash. - Service and technology workers at Kadlec Regional Medical Center are planning to strike, according to information released by their union.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) issued the 10 day notice Friday. The strike is set to start on August 20 at 6 a.m. and last through August 27. Some of the employees involved include nursing assistants, maintenance crews, operating room technicians, dietary workers and technology workers. The strike includes employees in Richland and at the emergency department in Kennewick.

The decision comes after eight months of negotiations between Kadlec and SEIU, who are battling over wage increases.

According to information released by Kadlec, the hospital will continue to stay open and operational. Hospital administration said it is "disappointed the union has not accepted our competitive offers, has presented unrealistic counterproposals and has chosen to strike."

Kadlec hospital officials said both parties would return to the negotiating table once the strike is over.

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