Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health’s Unity Living Center reached a tentative agreement with more than 100 union workers on Thursday.
1199SEIU’s last contract expired earlier this year following multiple extensions. The three-year agreement follows an informational picket the union organized in March outside the Genesee Street living facility.
BACKGROUND: Nursing home employees hit picket line over contract dispute with RRH
“We fought hard and finally reached an agreement we feel our members can support and also protects quality care for our residents,” nurse Irma Ragland said in a press release.
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Details of the deal will be released if union members vote to ratify the agreement next week.