Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) and the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199, SEIU have agreed to a five-year collective bargaining agreement. SEIU District 1199 members voted on Monday, April 1, to approve the recently negotiated contract.
The term of the contract runs from Jan. 1 of this year through the end of 2023. SEIU represents 268 employees in the hospital’s Food & Nutrition department centered on the YNHH York Street campus.
“The agreement between SEIU and YNHH solidifies our commitment to a positive, collaborative relationship,” said Richard D’Aquila, president of YNHH and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), in a statement.
Said Hugh Edwards, an assistant chef at the hospital and lead union delegate: “The hard work of both bargaining committees ensured a fair contract for YNHH and our SEIU members. The mutual respect demonstrated throughout contract talks is a positive and powerful step in continuing the strong collaboration for the future.”
“I know I speak for our entire senior leadership when I say that we are committed to working with all YNHH employees, including those represented by our unions, to honor the critical role our employees, physicians, and management staff play in making YNHH a destination hospital,” said D’Aquila.
Kevin A. Myatt, senior vice president and chief human resources at YNHHS, said, “The partnerships shown during SEIU contract talks will go a long way in helping to move YNHH forward.”
