Mount Nittany Medical workers authorized to strike over contract dispute
Source: WTAJ
by: Bill Shannon
Posted: Jul 3, 2026 / 10:05 AM EDT Updated: Jul 3, 2026 / 04:45 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Workers with Mount Nittany Medical Center are authorized to strike after an overwhelming 99 percent vote in favor of the action.
While no strike has happened at this time, the authorization is a “last resort” as the union (SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania) goes back to the negotiating table Monday, July 6, hoping to reach an agreement. The union believes a two percent wage increase isn’t enough for the workforce behind the hospital’s five-star care.
“All of us as a team make award-winning care possible, and this vote makes it pretty clear that 2% wage increases don’t cut it,” said Jadyn Maske, an environmental services aide and member of the Negotiating Committee. “It was incredible to see the room packed, standing room only, of coworkers who want to send a strong message that all employees have to move forward for quality care. We’re hopeful that next week we can get to a fair contract agreement that invests in safety, staffing, and all of us. We know Mount Nittany has the resources to do so.”
On Thursday, the parking lot was full, and the conference room was standing room only as nurses and staff stood in solidarity with their union. Many nurses stressed that their patient care depends on the hard work and dedication of aides, techs, maintenance and countless others.
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