Your Workplace Updates

Samaritan Healthcare – 2026 Union Bargaining Team

To OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare –

Thank you to all who voted for the OPEIU 8 Bargaining Team to lead us in our upcoming contract negotiations!

BARGAINING TEAM: 

Charletta Martinez Environmental Services
Alex De Leon MRI Tech
Pamela AckermanAncillary Assistant
Jason Burnham Respiratory Therapy
Misty EdensPatient Care Tech / CNA
Amanda WatkinsCommunity Health Worker 

Now that we’ve elected the bargaining team, we are preparing our contract proposals based on your feedback in surveys and meetings. We are also working to schedule bargaining dates with management.

Our power at the bargaining table is tied to staff engagement and action. That power will help us win our contract proposals. Please make sure you stay engaged:

  • Check your personal emails and workplace dashboard for bargaining updates,
  • Update your preferred contact info (click here),
  • Be a part of upcoming actions!

If you are not already a member, BECOME A MEMBER TODAY by signing this union card.