The Jobs Committee at UHealth Tower, formerly University of Miami Hospital, has officially launched. The committee, which is comprised of a dozen union members, union staff and management, is looking at ways to address retention, wage compression, hiring practices and other relevant matters.

“It’s exciting to be a part of this new venture at UHealth Tower," said Cynthia Saget, RN Case Manager. “The Jobs Committee provides a great opportunity for employees to have a seat at the table with management to ensure the hospital is implementing and adhering to policies that promote equity and fairness. ”

Members of the Jobs Committee will review and analyze items such as turn-over rates, use of agency employees, how positions get filled, how employees get promoted, and career tiers for employees to earn more in their current role.

At the first meeting, the committee considered issues and policies that impact a variety of employees including RN Case Managers, EVS Technicians and Patient Transporters. To ensure the needs of all employees are met, staff are encouraged to share ideas and issues they want addressed.

“I think our first meeting was productive. We established a good working relationship and created an agenda that we feel addresses key issues like wage equity and hiring and other important policies. I am optimistic we can make positive changes at our hospital by working together in this committee,” said Patient Transporter Bruno Landaetta.

“During contract negotiations, our bargaining committee made it clear that the Jobs Committee was a priority for our new contract. UHealth Tower management has been receptive and supportive. That’s one of the many benefits of having a union and utilizing interest based bargaining where both sides share a goal of working together amicably to negotiate a new contract,” said RN Elizabeth Jazon.