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
Statement from Butler Hospital Regarding SEIU 1199 NE Strike and Employee Benefits
At Butler Hospital, our top priority remains the safety, well-being, and compassionate care of our patients and their families. We are fully committed to maintaining these standards throughout the ongoing strike by SEIU 1199 NE.
Statement from Mary E. Marran, MS, OT, MBA, President and COO
We recognize the concerns raised by members of 1199 SEIU NE and respect their right to make their voices heard. However, the public deserves the full picture of what’s happening.
A Message to the Butler Community
As you are aware, tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:00am, Butler employees represented by SEIU 1199 NE will be going out on strike. Please know we have worked hard to try to reach a satisfactory agreement with the union, but so far have been unsuccessful in these efforts.
Announcements
Statement from Butler Hospital Regarding SEIU 1199 NE Strike and Employee Benefits
At Butler Hospital, our top priority remains the safety, well-being, and compassionate care of our patients and their families. We are fully committed to maintaining these standards throughout the ongoing strike by SEIU 1199 NE.
Statement from Mary E. Marran, MS, OT, MBA, President and COO
We recognize the concerns raised by members of 1199 SEIU NE and respect their right to make their voices heard. However, the public deserves the full picture of what’s happening.
A Message to the Butler Community
As you are aware, tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:00am, Butler employees represented by SEIU 1199 NE will be going out on strike. Please know we have worked hard to try to reach a satisfactory agreement with the union, but so far have been unsuccessful in these efforts.
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.
