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HCA Healthcare Workers Strike for Fair Pay and Staffing
13 Aug
Summary
- Staff protested at two HCA Florida hospitals for better staffing and wages.
- Union seeks pay raises to match inflation, citing HCA's high profits.
- Negotiations continue between HCA Healthcare and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
Caregivers and support staff demonstrated at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital on Wednesday. They are calling for improved staffing ratios and increased wages as contract talks with 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are ongoing. Union representatives assert that despite HCA Healthcare reporting over $6.7 billion in profit in 2025, essential employees face difficulties affording basic necessities in Central Florida.
The union is pushing for salary increases that align with inflation and acknowledge the demanding nature of their work. The company's current offer reportedly includes a 2.5% raise over a new three-year contract. Concerns about employee retention are rising, with some workers citing an inability to cover essential living expenses.
In response to the rallies, HCA Healthcare stated that patient care remained unaffected and expressed optimism for a resolution. Victoria Heller, Director of Media Relations for HCA Healthcare's North Florida Division, acknowledged the timing of such activities during contract negotiations and affirmed the company's commitment to its employees and patient well-being. The protests were part of a larger, coordinated action involving 19 HCA facilities across the state.
