Cognetti played major role in hospital sale<\/p>\n
Editor: I first met Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti three years ago at a press conference. As I delivered the 10-day strike notice to our former employer, Commonwealth Health, Mayor Paige stood by our sides in solidarity with our SEIU Healthcare PA union members. Mayor Paige spoke about how important it was to maintain good union jobs in our community. In her heartfelt address to our employees and the public, she praised the healthcare workers who cared for her and her family each time she delivered her daughters at Moses Taylor Hospital.<\/p>\n
Mayor Paige continued to support us throughout the last two years when the future of Regional Hospital and Moses Taylor was uncertain. She along with many other local elected officials such as state representatives Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donohue and James Haddock, came to our rallies and Town Halls. Mayor Paige also joined us in canvassing the streets of Scranton with signs to save our hospitals.<\/p>\n
One could imagine my bewilderment when Rob Bresnahan broke the news that our hospitals were purchased, as reflected in an article published Feb. 2. I have yet to even meet him or know what role he actually played in the negotiations.<\/p>\n
Vote early. I already did.<\/p>\n
Susan Wiggins, Eynon<\/p>\n
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