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Legacy Emanuel
Collective bargaining
As strike neared, Legacy Health Systems settled with SEIU Local 49
Help with advancement: Under their new contract, SEIU Local 49 members at Legacy Good Samaritan, above, have access to joint union-employer funds to pay tuition for classes that can help them get ahead.
Collective bargaining
Legacy Emanuel settles with SEIU
Strike averted, hospital support workers ratify a new contract.
Collective bargaining
Strike date set at Legacy Emanuel hospital
Over 750 support workers could walk out as soon as Nov. 8.
Collective bargaining
Contract expires for 570 support workers at Legacy Emanuel Hospital
SEIU Local 49 says raises of 1.5 percent are not enough
Union democracy
Niemi elected president at SEIU 49; major contracts ahead
Meg Niemi — union organizer and longshoreman's stepdaughter — won election at 9,000-member SEIU 49.
