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Local 1940-08

USW Local Union 1940-08 represents more than 100 workers in the lab, imaging, pharmacy & nursing departments at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, Penn.

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Aug. 11, 2023 Bargaining Update

We are making progress on a new contract. We secured language protections for our jobs on sub-contracting/contracting out, voluntary layoff protection...

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Aug. 4, 2023 Bargaining Update

We had a strong show of solidarity yesterday as we prepared for bargaining!Your bargaining committee kicked off negotiations today by presenting stron...

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