Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on September 2. During the session, the union provided us with multiple counterproposals and the parties reached two new tentative agreements (Article 10 – Union Representatives and Article 22 – Reduction in Force). While we had hoped to see more movement in the union’s economic counterproposal, we appreciate the collaborative discussions and look forward to continuing our momentum at our next session.

Our Initial Economic Package – 8/20

We’ve received several questions about the initial economic package we presented during our August 20 bargaining session, and we wanted to provide examples of the proposed wage structure we shared with the union at the table.

CHEU Non-Professional Proposed Wage Structure

• An average total increase of 14.92% from current rates through a three-year wage structure
  • An average pay increase of 6.07% Ratification
  • An average pay increase of 3.42% on September 2027
  • An average pay increase of 4.76% on July 2028

CHEU Technical Proposed Wage Structure

• An average total increase of 12.73% from current rates through a three-year wage structure
  • An average pay increase of 4.52% at Ratification
  • An average pay increase of 3.66% on September 2027
  • An average pay increase of 4.04% on July 2028

Additionally, below are some examples of how staff would progress through the wage structure throughout the life of the contract.

As with any opening proposal, this package represents a starting point for negotiations, and we anticipate continued dialogue and movement from both parties as the bargaining process moves forward.

The parties are scheduled to meet again on September 16. Earlier this week, both sides agreed to extend the current contract through September 30, 2026, while negotiations continue.

As always, we encourage you to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on August 20. During the session, we presented the union with our opening economic package proposal. We are committed to supporting you and your career here with a competitive pay structure, and we look forward to further discussions with the union on this important topic. It is also important to note that, just like the union’s opening economic proposals, our initial proposals represent a starting point for those conversations.

Highlights of Our Initial Economic Package

• Full-time and part-time employee wage increases:
  • 5.67% average increase in year 1
  • 3.47% average increase in year 2
  • 4.61% average increase in year 3
• New steps to the wage scale
  • New 15+ year step in Year 2
  • New 20+ step in Year 3

In addition, we proposed a new contract extension agreement through September 30, 2026, and have negotiation dates confirmed for September 2 and 16.

As always, we encourage you to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on August 4. The parties continued discussing several non-economic articles and reached one new tentative agreement.

Tentative Agreement Reached

• Article 8 – Subcontracting

Arcadia Counterproposals

• Article 8 – Subcontracting
• Article 9 – Association Access
• Article 10 – Union Representatives
• Article 11 – Bulletin Boards
• Article 20 – Schedules

CHEU Counterproposals

• Article 11 – Bulletin Boards
• Article 20 – Schedules

• Article 35 – Discipline, Discharge & Employment Practices

In addition, CHEU agreed to another extension, which means the current contract will now remain in effect through August 31, 2026. Our team has also been preparing our initial economic counterproposal, and we look forward to beginning those important discussions.

Our next bargaining session is scheduled for August 20, and we are currently looking at available dates for September. As always, we encourage you to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on July 23. During the session, both teams exchanged multiple counterproposals and reached 4 new tentative agreements.

Tentative Agreement Reached

• Article 26 – Call-Off/Flex-Off
• Article 31 – Management Responsibilities
• Article 34 – Performance Evaluations
• Article 38 – Right to Union Representation during Investigatory Interviews

Arcadia Counterproposals

• Article 31 – Management Responsibilities
• Article 32 – Uninterrupted Patient Care / Work Stoppages
• Article 33 – General Provisions
• Article 34 – Performance Evaluations

• Article 35 – Discipline, Discharge & Employment Practices

• Article 38 – Right to Union Representation during Investigatory Interviews

CHEU Counterproposals

• Article 8 – Subcontracting
• Article 9 – Association Access
• Article 10 – Union Representatives
• Article 11 – Bulletin Boards
• Article 20 – Schedules
• Article 26 – Call-Off/Flex-Off

Our next sessions are scheduled for August 4^th and August 20^th, and we look forward to having further discussions on these items.

As always, we encourage you to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on July 8. During the session the teams focused on non-economic topics and were able to reach 11 new tentative agreements.

Tentative Agreement Reached

• Article 2 – Bargaining Unit Integrity
• Article 3 – Union Security
• Article 5 – New Employee Orientation
• Article 6 – Union Leave
• Article 13 – Savings/Severability
• Article 14 – Change of Ownership
• Article 15 – Seniority
• Article 23 – Leave of Absence
• Article 24 – Technology
• Article 25 – Professional Performance Committee
• Article 30 – Meal and Rest Periods

Our team also provided CHEU with proposals on 8 additional topics, and we look forward to having further discussions on these items at our future sessions.

In addition, CHEU agreed to another one-month extension, which means the current contract will now not expire until August 16, 2026. Our next session is scheduled for July 23, and we are in the process of scheduling additional sessions in August.

As always, we encourage you to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on June 25. During the session, both teams exchanged multiple proposals and counterproposals and reached a new tentative agreement.

Tentative Agreement Reached

• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies

Arcadia Counterproposals

• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies
• Article 37 – Health & Safety 

CHEU Proposals

• Article 29 – Benefits
• Article 37 – Compensation
• Article 39 – Safe Assignments
• New Article – Holidays
• Side Letter – Per Diem Sick Leave
• Side Letter – Certificate Requirements

In addition, CHEU provided its remaining economic proposals and confirmed that all initial proposals have now been presented at the bargaining table. Our team is currently reviewing these proposals, and we look forward to continuing these important discussions and building on our positive momentum at our future sessions.

Our next session is July 8, and we will share another update at that time. We also encourage to visit arcadiacheunegotiations.com for the most current information and updates from the bargaining table.

Dear Colleagues,

On June 11, we resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) and continued to make progress toward a new contract. The parties exchanged several proposals and reached one additional tentative agreement (TA), bringing the total TAs reached to four:

Tentative Agreement Reached

• Article 17 – Probationary Period

Arcadia Counterproposals

• Article 1 – Recognition
• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies
• Article 17 – Probationary Period –  TA Reached

CHEU Counterproposals

• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies

Our next bargaining session is scheduled for June 25, followed by additional sessions on July 8 and July 23. We will continue to share timely updates after each session, and if you have questions, please contact your manager or you can also submit one through our negotiation website.

Dear Colleagues,

We resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) on June 4 and are pleased to share that the teams continued their positive momentum. Also, the parties have mutually agreed to extend the current contract through July 16, 2026, and have scheduled additional bargaining dates for June 25, July 8, and July 23.

Tentative Agreements Reached

• Article 4 – No Discrimination and Harassment
• Article 7 – Employment Categories
• Article 12 – Grievance and Arbitration

Arcadia Counterproposals

• Article 4 – No Discrimination and Harassment – TA Reached
• Article 7 – Employment Categories – TA Reached
• Article 12 – Grievance and Arbitration – TA Reached
• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies
• Article 17 – Probationary Period
• New Article – Patients First

CHEU Counterproposals

• Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies

Our next session is on June 11, and we look forward to providing you with another update at that time. As this process moves forward, please continue to visit our negotiations website, arcadiacheunegotiations.com, for the latest facts and information on what is happening at the bargaining table.

Thank you for your continued service and dedication to USC Arcadia Hospital and our patients.

Dear Colleagues,

On May 21, we resumed negotiations with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU). During the session the union presented three proposals:

• Article 4 – Non-Discrimination and Harassment
• Article 37 – Health and Safety
• NEW Article – Patients First

Our team is reviewing these proposals and will begin providing substantive responses and/or counter proposals at our next session on June 4.

We look forward to resuming these important discussions and remain committed to making continued progress at the bargaining table. If you have questions, please contact your manager or you can also submit one through our negotiation website.

Dear Colleagues,

On May 8, we began formal contract talks with the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) – the first step toward the goal of reaching an agreement on a new contract.

During initial negotiations, the bargaining teams met, agreed to ground rules for the negotiations process, and engaged in respectful and collaborative discussions. The union presented the following economic and non-economic proposals:

– Article 1 – Recognition

– Article 7 – Employment Categories

– Article 12 – Grievance Procedure

– Article 16 – Filling of Vacancies

– Article 17 – Probationary Period

– Article 18 – Floating

– Article 19 – Bereavement

– Article 21 – Hours of Work

– Article 27 – Stand-By Pay

The bargaining teams also expressed their mutual goal of working together collaboratively to reach a fair and reasonable contract in an efficient manner.

As we continue through this process, please be sure to check out our negotiation website, arcadiacheunegotiations.com. This site will be regularly updated with the latest facts and information on what is happening at the bargaining table.

Our next bargaining sessions are scheduled for May 21, June 4 and June 11. We’ll provide you with an update after each session, and we look forward to keeping you updated throughout this process.