SRMC Management Agrees to Return to Mediation

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

REDDING - The Attorney representing SRMC in negotiations with the Union said they are willing to meet with UPEC and continue to mediate. SRMC Nurses overwhelmly rejected managements last offer in June.  SRMC expressed their disappointment that the Nurses rejected their last offer but are willing to meet with union nurses again. In a letter to UPEC Negotiator Mike Lyon, SRMC Attorney Frank Birchfield said their “financial position has become more precarious… and it is highly doubtful, however, that SRMC will be in a position to offer any additional concessions”. UPEC has contacted the Federal Mediator and is waiting for mediation dates. The nurses have been working without a contract since May 31st.