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    Contacted after the meeting, Kevin McDonald, senior marketing associate and spokesman for CHS, said the health care provider views its nurses “as essential members of our care team.” "We also recognize and respect the collective bargaining process ... We realize that any agreement between Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals can only be finalized through discussions at the bargaining table. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital remains committed to good-faith bargaining and we hope a mutually acceptable agreement can be reached soon." In other business, council approved a contract for $13,903 with M. Mayo Stripping Co. to paint new street markings. Full Article at Wilkes-Barre Weekender
    We also recognize and respect the collective bargaining process ... We realize that any agreement between Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals can only be finalized through discussions at the bargaining table. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital remains committed to good-faith bargaining and we hope a mutually acceptable agreement can be reached soon.
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Nurse blasts hospital before W-B council
  1. At some point we may ask council for a letter of support ... Hopefully, we will be able to push CHS in the right direction.
    SOURCE: Wilkes-Barre Weekender 1 month ago
  2. We as nurses are advocates for our patients ... We strive to provide a high standard of care, but it seems CHS is more concerned with profits rather than patients.
    SOURCE: Wilkes-Barre Weekender 1 month ago

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