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SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) members who work at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) clinics have reached a tentative agreement after issuing a powerful strike threat.
Members of the PPCCC Union authorized a strike vote in May, citing concerns regarding low wages leading to high turnover rates, with experienced caregivers leaving for roles that were higher-paying and more stable. Doctors, medical assistants, physician assistants, health educators, clinicians and support staff will now vote on the tentative deal that contains wins around pay, job security, shift differentials and more.
“The agreement still needs to be ratified by workers before it goes into effect, but while the ratification process is completed, the strikes have been called off,” SEIU-UHW spokesperson Maria Leal said. “Patients of PPCCC should expect no disruption in care provided at the clinics. Once this contract is in place, our hope is that good health care workers will stay on at PPCCC so they can continue to provide quality care to their patients. Our priority is to work together to protect our workforce and to address broader challenges, including potential cuts to Medicaid.”