What kinds of improvements have healthcare workers won by joining together in a union?
Having a real voice has allowed thousands of SEIU members to make our jobs better: Improved pay. People don’t work in healthcare to get wealthy – most of us enjoy helping others get well. But it’s important that our industry pays competitive salaries that attract talented staff and provides an incentive for experienced employees to stay in healthcare. Longevity steps. SEIU healthcare workers have won longevity steps – guaranteed raises based on years of service – to help reward skilled employees for their experience. Longevity steps provide people with an incentive to stay at the facility – helping create a stable, experienced staff of dedicated employees. Secure benefits. Our family members get sick just like every one else’s, so we care about making sure we can we have affordable quality care for ourselves and our families. Reasonable time off. Protecting adequate vacation and sick leave allows healthcare employees to stay healthy and spend time with our friends and families. SEIU me
