Culinary workers protest outside union headquarters on healthcare, worker raises

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A union spokesperson tells FOX5 the average time to see a preferred doctor is 10 days; a quicker appointment with a nurse practitioner is common practice in many medical clinics, she said.

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Union officials tell FOX5 that while leaders have worked to get the highest possible wage increases for all members, the rising costs of healthcare and free healthcare contribute to challenges for higher raises.

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“We spent many months in negotiations for many years, especially this one, and we have an agreement, you know, that some portion go to the health care and wages,” said shop steward and guest room attendant Claudia Ramos.

“I understand they’re concerned because they have misinformation. That’s why they are upset. But they need to know the truth,” said shop steward and guest room attendant Angela Perez.

During a Thursday night meeting with shop stewards, union officials provided information to share with union members on various concerns.

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