In a vote of 334 to 212, caregivers at St. Charles Bend chose to decertify their representation by the Service Employees International Union Local 49 on Friday November 2. By law, all parties involved have until November 8 to decide whether to file objections to the election.
“We respect our caregivers and believe in their right to choose whether to be represented by a union,” said Kirk Schueler, chief administrative officer for St. Charles Health System. “Our caregivers have been asking for this decertification election for nearly a year and we are so happy they finally had the chance to have their voices heard on this important issue.”
“All of our caregivers are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients and our community,” said Jay Henry, CEO of St. Charles Bend. “This vote allows us to continue our focus on that important mission.”
