Butler Negotiation Site
Together, we can create a respectful and collaborative environment that recognizes the outstanding contributions of our diverse team members and facilitates exceptional patient care.
- Shannon Sullivan
WIH President, COO and proud 22-year employee of WIH and Care New England
A Fair Contract for Butler Team Members
This site is an informational resource providing the latest information, updates, and schedules as Butler Hospital negotiates with SEIU1199 toward a fair contract that recognizes the outstanding contributions of our team members and enables exceptional patient care.
Recent News
Butler Tables Initial Economic Proposals to SEIU1199, Including Highest Opening Wage Increases in Over 10 Years of Negotiations
During yesterday’s negotiations, Butler put forward our initial economic proposals on wages, benefits and retirement. These proposals acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our team members, providing for a competitive total rewards package that includes wage increases along with competitive health and retirement benefits plans that reward our team members while also remaining sustainable for the hospital in the current unstable political and economic environment.
A Letter from Mary Marran, President and COO
In the coming weeks, we will begin negotiations for new contracts with our colleagues represented by 1199SEIU. Before that process begins, I want to first and foremost express gratitude for the hard work and dedication that all our employees and staff have displayed over the past few years. You have acted with professionalism and compassion as behavioral health needs in the community have evolved over the past few years in the wake of the pandemic. On behalf of myself and our patients: Thank you.
Announcements
Butler Tables Initial Economic Proposals to SEIU1199, Including Highest Opening Wage Increases in Over 10 Years of Negotiations
During yesterday’s negotiations, Butler put forward our initial economic proposals on wages, benefits and retirement. These proposals acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our team members, providing for a competitive total rewards package that includes wage increases along with competitive health and retirement benefits plans that reward our team members while also remaining sustainable for the hospital in the current unstable political and economic environment.
A Letter from Mary Marran, President and COO
In the coming weeks, we will begin negotiations for new contracts with our colleagues represented by 1199SEIU. Before that process begins, I want to first and foremost express gratitude for the hard work and dedication that all our employees and staff have displayed over the past few years. You have acted with professionalism and compassion as behavioral health needs in the community have evolved over the past few years in the wake of the pandemic. On behalf of myself and our patients: Thank you.
You Ask, We Answer
There are four Butler contracts with SEIU 1199 which include Professional/RN, Clerical, Mental Health Workers/Technical, and Housekeeping/Dietary. All four contracts expire on March 31, 2025.
Negotiations will begin in February 2025, with specific dates to soon be finalized.
Go ahead and ask. We’ll answer right here.
