LOGAN, W.Va. — Workers at the Logan Regional Medical Center voted Thursday to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
Workers started organizing a year ago, and they’ll now have the chance to bargain over wages and have a louder voice.
Canaan Varney, who serves as a registered nurse at the facility, says this move to begin a change.
“This isn’t just a win, it’s a turning point,” Varney said. “Now that we’re unionized, we expect change. We expect fair wages for our work and a voice in the decisions that impact our lives and our community. This victory is about more than us; it’s about the patients we serve and the community we love.
USW District 8 Director Larry Ray says this will help the facility serve the community and retain its staff.
“These new members work around the clock to care for the small, tight-knit community of Logan, serving their neighbors, family, and friends in some of the most complex and challenging moments of their lives,” Ray said. “By forming their union, Logan Regional Medical Center workers have taken a critical next step in their ability to do their jobs with excellence, retain talented health care workers, and provide exceptional care to their community for years to come.”