Penn State Hershey Medical Center nurses ratify new contract
05/01/24 at 03:00 AM
Penn State Hershey Medical Center nurses ratify new contract
NBC WGAL TV 8; by Lori Has More; 4/27/24
More than 2,000 registered nurses working at Penn State Hershey Medical Center have ratified a new three-year contract. The union says their new deal will increase pay rates by an average of 22.5%, include more time off and new initiatives to address staffing needs.
Editor's Note: These changes reflect national trends for recent healthcare strikes and high turnover rates: pay rates, work-life balance, and staffing. Additionally, we're seeing demands for improved workplace safety as a common theme for healthcare professionals.