Johns Hopkins Hospital Workers Take Strike Vote As Talks Resume

By Doug Cunningham

At Johns Hopkins Hospital two thousand members of SEIU 1199 took a strike authorization vote Tuesday as they try to resolve labor contract negotiations that started March 4th. The workers went on strike for three days in April. SEIU wants at least $15 an hour for workers who have been with Johns Hopkins for 15 years as well as raises for other workers. The union says it’s hoping for a positive resolution but to get there Johns Hopkins would have to make a lot of movement. The union was expected to resume contract talks with Johns Hopkins Tuesday.