Butler Memorial Hospital techs issue strike notice 9 months into talks on first contract, Monday negotiations canceled

Source: Trib Live

Wages, staffing, healthcare costs, respect cited among issues

By Brian C. Rittmeyer May 9, 2026 | 52 seconds ago

Union technicians at Butler Memorial Hospital issued a 10-day strike notice to hospital owner Independence Health on Friday, the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals said.

According to the association, the 235 surgical techs, respiratory therapists, licensed practical nurses, radiology techs and other healthcare workers in the union will be on strike for five days — from 6 a.m. May 19 until 6 a.m. Sunday, May 24.

The association says 500 registered nurses at the hospital will picket in support.

In a statement, Independence Health said that 10 days “neither reflects the significance and complexity of the issues being negotiated nor offers a meaningful path toward resolution.


Butler Memorial Hospital. (Megan Swift | TribLive)

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