OPEIU Local 22

11/13/2025

This strike does not involve the Infirmary Starbucks. Support your local coffee shops. If you have a local coffee shop you enjoy. Post it here.

Starbucks workers across the country are ON STRIKE for a fair first contract!

OPEIU stands with striking SBWorkersUnited workers!

11/13/2025

The Starbucks at the Infirmary is not part of this fight. These are the cooperate Starbucks stores. Support local coffee shops. If you have local coffee shop you enjoy post it here.

Starbucks workers across the country are ON STRIKE for a fair first contract!

OPEIU stands with striking SBWorkersUnited workers!

11/13/2025

I want to make it clear the Starbucks workers in the Infirmary are not part of this strike. That being said, these workers have been fighting for a contract for over a year. DO NOT GO TO A COORPERATE Starbucks. Support local coffee shops. If you have one you really enjoy post it here.

Starbucks workers across the country are ON STRIKE for a fair first contract!

OPEIU stands with striking SBWorkersUnited workers!

08/05/2025

July Union Activity Update – Supporting Our Nurses 💪
In the month of June, our union stood strong in support of our members:
✅ 9 individual nurses were supported in fact-finding meetings
✅ 2 corrective actions were issued (2 are pending)
📄 We're currently awaiting responses to 2 information requests
📌One Step 1 meeting was held and one was rescheduled
The union had their monthly meeting with Human Resources and Nursing Leadership.
The union also attended orientation twice in July.

Every nurse deserves to have a voice and a fair process. We’re proud to be standing with you—every step of the way. ✊💙

07/31/2025

📢 Good News, Nurses! 💰

On July 25, 2025, all RNs and APRNs at CHI St. Vincent received a 2% raise as part of our annual wage increases. 🎉

Just a reminder: You receive TWO raises each year
✅ One on your anniversary date
✅ One during the first full pay period in July

💙 SVI is the ONLY hospital in Arkansas that guarantees raises for nurses. That's the power of standing together and the strength of our union!

07/31/2025

🎉 Welcome New Registered Nurses! 🎉

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new RNRPs at CHI St. Vincent! We are excited to have you join our team and even more proud to welcome you to OPEIU Local 22.

As part of our union family, you’re not alone. Together, we advocate for fair working conditions, safe staffing, professional development, and a strong voice at the table. Your work matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

💙 Welcome to SVI.
💪 Welcome to Local 22.
👏 Welcome to the future of nursing—united.

07/10/2025

📣 June Union Activity Update – Supporting Our Nurses 💪

In the month of June, our union stood strong in support of our members:

✅ 10 individual nurses were supported in fact-finding meetings
✅ 3 corrective actions were issued
📄 We're currently awaiting responses to 2 information requests
📌 Additionally, 3 grievances filed in May are moving forward—Step 1 meetings are scheduled throughout July

Every nurse deserves to have a voice and a fair process. We’re proud to be standing with you—every step of the way. ✊💙

07/08/2025

It’s orientation week. Say Hi! To the new faces you see.

06/11/2025

06/04/2025

It’s the first Tuesday of the month. That means union leadership meets with Human Resources and Administration. Do you have any topics that need to be added to the agenda?

05/07/2025

Nurses Week activities!
Wednesday May 7, 2025
1130 Chic-fil-a days. Nights shifts will be delivered
Nurses’ Week gift/Annual Report Distribution-La Harpe
Fearless Friday, May 9, 2025
1000 Blessing of the Hands
1400-2100 Mini Massages and Facials -The Relaxation Room
1300- Therapy
Fill out your MY Voice Survey. This is how we let administrators know how we feel. The union can also use this information during negotiations.

For everyone who fills out the survey today. Administration will put your name in a drawing for a 50 inch TV.

04/15/2025

It’s orientation week! Say Hi!! To our new coworkers.