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.
We have worked diligently to reach a fair and sustainable agreement, offering significant wage increases and improvements in workplace safety. Unfortunately, SEIU 1199 NE ended negotiations on May 7 and has not yet returned to the bargaining table, despite our continued willingness to resume talks.
In accordance with federal law and benefit plan rules, May 23rd will be the last paycheck for employees who are not actively working due to the indefinite strike, and their hospital-sponsored benefits will expire on June 1, 2025. On May 16, 2025, we formally notified affected employees of this change and provided detailed information about COBRA coverage and other benefit options. Some benefits, such as life insurance, have already ended due to eligibility rules tied to active employment.
We continue to urge SEIU 1199 NE to re-engage in good-faith negotiations so we can reach a resolution that refocuses our shared commitment on what matters most—our patients and the dedicated professionals who care for them.
– Mary E. Marran, MS, OT, MBA, President and COO, Butler Hospital
