Members of the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles’ Bend hospital have voted to ratify a three-year extension of their contract with the health system. The contract now runs through June 30, 2029.
“The peace of mind provided by this contract extension cannot be overstated. It gives us confidence in the stability of our workforce and allows us to focus — together — on overcoming the significant challenges impacting the health care industry,” said Stacy Youngs, Vice President of Hospital Operations for the Bend campus. “I want to thank our Bend ONA partners for their collaboration that led to this extension, and for their interest in getting it done without a protracted negotiation process. I believe this is a reflection of our most important shared interest: Providing our patients with the best possible care.”
About St. Charles Health System:
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. It also owns family care and specialty clinics in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, nonprofit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 5,000 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 400 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.
