Logan Regional Medical Center Workers Vote to Join USW

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024
Contact: Jenn Wood, [email protected], 412-562-1160

LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA - Nearly 300 Logan Regional Medical Center workers voted yesterday by an overwhelming majority to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.

The newly unionized workers at the 132-bed acute care facility in Logan, W. Va., include registered nurses, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, patient transporters, unit secretaries, and others.

Workers began organizing nearly a year ago, fueled by their shared desire for staffing levels that will enable them to continue to provide their patients with the highest quality of care. Unionizing will provide them with the opportunity to bargain over equitable wages and fair seniority policies, have a voice on the job, collaborate more closely with management, and enhance workplace transparency.

"With our victory, we've shown the hospital, the community, and ourselves what it means to stand together and fight for what's right," said Canaan Varney, a registered nurse at Logan Regional Medical Center. "This isn't just a win; it's a turning point. 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. Together, we're building something better, and I couldn't be prouder to stand with all of my coworkers as we take this next step forward."

"Our union is thrilled to welcome the dedicated workers of Logan Regional Medical Center to the United Steelworkers," said USW District 8 Director Larry Ray. "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. 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."

The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply, and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech, and service occupations.

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