Geisinger, nurses union reach contract agreement after months of negotiating

WILKES-BARRE — After months of negotiating — and a five-day strike in February that caught national attention — over 800 unionized Geisinger Wyoming Valley nurses have reached a contract agreement with Geisinger executives. According to a release from SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, the contract covers nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre and Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint in Pittston.

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Bresnahan reacts

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan — whose 8th congressional district includes Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, and Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint — released a statement on Saturday afternoon regarding the contract being finalized:

“I am encouraged that Geisinger and our dedicated registered nurses have reached a fair and reasonable compromise on a new contract. This will ensure the more than 800 nurses are properly compensated for the essential care they provide the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. I am glad to see Geisinger come to the table in good faith to reach a deal, and I am thankful to see the nurses work together to secure what they have earned and deserve. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to patient care, respect for the vital role nurses play, and a recognition that collaboration is key to building a stronger, healthier future for all.”

“My fellow Geisinger nurses and I greatly appreciate Congressman Bresnahan’s efforts to help bring our union and Geisinger together to reach a new contract, which will help support, retain and recruit local nurses for quality care,” Minet said of Bresnahan’s contributions to the contract’s development. “We thank the Congressman for his leadership and look forward to working with him further to advocate for the highest standards for medical services, good union jobs and workers’ rights.”