Tentative Pact Bargained at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo

Local 1133 Members on informational picket line at Mercy Hospital.

CWA Local 1133's bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., following an overwhelming strike authorization vote and a massive informational picket line outside the hospital that sent a strong message to management.

Local leaders and negotiators are meeting with members this week to lay out the details of the proposed contract terms.  CWA represents 2,000 employees at the hospital.

Critical issues for the nurses and other health care workers are health care, benefits for part-time workers, wages and staffing levels, especially on the night shift, said local President Peggy Chadwick-Ledwon.