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’s 4/15 Proposals Provide Extra Wage Increases To Those Who Need Them Most
One of the key changes to the hospital’s April 15th economic proposal was an increase in the starting salary for all positions to a minimum of $17 per hour, applied before the Hospital’s proposed across-the-board increases.
Everybody deserves to feel safe at work. At Butler, we place the highest priority on employee and patient safety and are dedicated to continuous improvement in those areas.
Unfortunately, violence against healthcare workers is an increasing problem nationally and locally. Healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than employees in other industries.
Butler April 2 Wage Proposals – Samples of Pay Raises from all Bargaining Units
To more clearly illustrate how pay increases would work over the life of the contract, we’re providing examples using fictional employees from each Bargaining Unit.
Announcements
Butler’s 4/15 Proposals Provide Extra Wage Increases To Those Who Need Them Most
One of the key changes to the hospital’s April 15th economic proposal was an increase in the starting salary for all positions to a minimum of $17 per hour, applied before the Hospital’s proposed across-the-board increases.
Everybody deserves to feel safe at work. At Butler, we place the highest priority on employee and patient safety and are dedicated to continuous improvement in those areas.
Unfortunately, violence against healthcare workers is an increasing problem nationally and locally. Healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than employees in other industries.
Butler April 2 Wage Proposals – Samples of Pay Raises from all Bargaining Units
To more clearly illustrate how pay increases would work over the life of the contract, we’re providing examples using fictional employees from each Bargaining Unit.
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.
