Providence Milwaukie Hospital2026 Bargaining Survey

THIS IS OUR CHANCE TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD!
1. Fill out survey completely to fight for a fair contract today
2. Return your completed survey by December 1, 2026, to a union steward or to Erika Stewart, erikas@seiu49.org.
3. Elect your bargaining team and join the Contract Action Team (stay tuned for details)!
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BARGAINING SURVEY
GENERAL PRIORITIES
1. Which priorities are most important to you? Choose up to three.
2. If one of your top priorities is not listed in the question above, please provide additional information:
STAFFING/PATIENT CARE
3. How important is it to you to see improved staffing in your department?
4. How often is there enough staff in your department to ensure PATIENT safety?
5. How often is there enough staff in your department to ensure that patients receive care and services on time?
6. How often is there enough staff in your department to ensure WORKER safety?
7. How often are there issues getting shifts covered in your department when positions are vacant and/or you or your coworkers are on vacation, sick, or on leave?
8. Do you skip breaks or lunch to complete assigned work?
9. Have you ever experienced a significant or noteworthy patient or workplace safety issue in your department?
10. Briefly describe what happened:
COMPENSATION
11. Do you feel your wages have kept up with the cost of living?
12. Which of the following compensation issues are most important to you? Choose up to three.
13. If one of your top compensation issues is not listed in the question above, please provide more information:
14. If you were faced with an emergency expense that cost $400, how would you pay for it?
15. Over the last two years, have you:
16. Over the last two years, have you:
17. Within the past two years, have you or anyone in your household received any of the following assistance?
HEALTHCARE
18. Do you get your health insurance from your employer?
19. If no, are you insured through one of these sources?
20. In the last two years, as an employee of Providence, have you experienced any of the following events resulting from bills for care received at a Providence facility? (Check all that apply)
21. If you have experienced other impacts not described in the options above, please provide more information:
22. In the last two years, have you applied for financial assistance from Providence in order to pay for medical bills?
23. In the last two years, have you avoided medical care because you were afraid of the cost?
24. In the last two years, have you (or your family members) (Check all that apply):
25. In the last two years, have you (or your family members) been impacted by plan design changes (increased co-pays and deductibles, changes in coverage)?
26. If so, how?
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
27. Other health care companies including PeaceHealth and Kaiser offer comprehensive educational benefits including CEU’s, certification and licensure and continuing education and free college classes. Would you be more likely to stay at Providence if there were better opportunities for training and continuing education?
28. Does your hospital provide adequate training/orientation for your position?
29. How interested are you in continuing your education?
30. Are you facing any of the following challenges to pursuing career development/education? Choose all that apply.
31. If you are facing additional challenges not listed above, please provide additional information:
32. Would you be interested in any of the following Educational Fund programs? Choose all that apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS
33. Do you feel able to express your ideas, opinions, or concerns regarding your department with management?
34. Does your hospital provide adequate supplies and equipment for your position?
35. Does your hospital or clinic address workplace safety issues and provide adequate safeguards against occupational injuries (Lifting injuries, spills, chemical exposure, safety zones, faulty equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens)?
Bargaining Team Nominations
Who do you want representing You?

The members of the bargaining team are the decision makers for your union in the negotiations. They are people who you trust and respect to represent you and your coworkers until we settle a new contract.

You may nominate yourself and/or co-workers in any department.
Name of Nominee #1

First NameLast Name
Nominee #1 Job Title
Nominee #1 Phone Number
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Name of Nominee #2

First NameLast Name
Nominee #2 Job Title
Nominee #2 Phone Number
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Name of Nominee #3

First NameLast Name
Nominee #3 Job Title
Nominee #3 Phone Number
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Name of Nominee #4

First NameLast Name
Nominee #4 Job Title
Nominee #4 Phone Number
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Contract Action Team
The Contract Action Team (CAT) is key to helping us bring home fair contracts. Keep your peers informed and help take action for good jobs, better wages, and quality care! Please nominate yourself, and/or any of your co-workers to be a member leader!
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THIS IS OUR CHANCE TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD!

BARGAINING SURVEY

GENERAL PRIORITIES

STAFFING/PATIENT CARE

COMPENSATION

HEALTHCARE

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

WORKING CONDITIONS

Bargaining Team Nominations

Contract Action Team