Strike at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Cancelled

With New Advances in Bargaining, 10-day Notice is Withdrawn

Registered Nurses from Contra Costa Regional Medical Center have withdrawn their notice to strike the facility, the California Nurses Association reports.  The facility’s RNs decided to do this as a result of significant progress at the bargaining table, specifically the withdrawal by County officials of their proposals for cutbacks on nurse retirement and healthcare benefits.

Jim Ryder, a spokesperson for CNA, commented, “We appreciate that Contra Costa County officials are dealing seriously with issues raised by RNs and are looking for common ground.  Their spirit is in sharp contrast to what we’ve experienced from the management of Sutter Health, who have responded to nurses’ concerns with a campaign of intimidation and harassment.”