Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) is currently negotiating with the Alaska Medical Employees Association (AMEA) on terms of a new three-year contract covering represented caregivers. We are committed to working with the union’s bargaining team to reach agreement on terms that help accomplish our shared goals -- competitive wages and benefits for our caregivers and ensuring we are positioned to continue providing patients with high-quality, affordable care.
Throughout this process, our intention is to support a constructive dialogue and keep caregivers informed about our progress in negotiations. Many issues discussed during negotiations can be complex and challenging. Our goal is to create an environment where caregivers understand what is being negotiated. PKIMC seeks to reach an agreement with AMEA that serves the best interests of our caregivers, patients, organization, and the broader community.
Update for April 15
AMEA Members Ratify Contract
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) is pleased to announce that Alaska Medical Employees Association (AMEA) members have ratified the contract hospital and union leaders tentatively agreed upon in late March. PKIMC is now working to implement the terms of the new agreement. Human Resources will host upcoming information sessions for leaders about changes to the contract.
Keeping you informed
Labor Negotiation News and Updates are also available online. Feel free to share this information in conversations with your teams.
Update for March 31
PKIMC and AMEA reach tentative agreement
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) is pleased to share that the PKIMC and Alaska Medical Employees Association (Association) bargaining teams were able to reach a complete recommended tentative agreement on March 28, 2025.
The Association will be sharing details with its members about tentatively agreed on contract terms and scheduling a ratification vote.
We sincerely thank both teams for their hard work and long hours during the March 26-28 negotiation sessions and the prior early March sessions.
Keeping you informed
Labor Negotiation News and Updates are also available online. Feel free to share this information in conversations with your teams.
2025 Contract Negotiations Bargaining Team
- Rachelle Wills, attorney
- Aspen Jared, human resources business partner
- Amanda Mount, human resources business partner
- Diana Bash, senior nurse manager
- Stephanie Woods, director long-term care
Update for March 6, 2025
Contract negotiations begin between PKIMC and AMEA
On March 4-5, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) began negotiations with the Alaska Medical Employees Association (AMEA) bargaining team on terms of the next collective bargaining agreement for represented caregivers.
Providence is committed to working with AMEA toward an agreement that helps accomplish our shared goals – competitive wages and benefits for our caregivers and ensuring we are positioned to continue providing patients with high-quality, affordable care.
We appreciate members of both teams for their time and constructive dialogue. We look forward to meeting again later this month to continue negotiations.
Union presents initial proposals
The AMEA team presented their initial comprehensive set of proposals, and the teams had an opportunity to discuss priorities and interests.
Keeping you informed
We’re here to answer your questions. Email communication.phsa@providence4.onmicrosoft.com and look to Labor Negotiation News and Updates after each bargaining session for the latest information. These updates are also available online and as a downloadable PDF for your easy access. Feel free to share this information in conversations with your teams.
2025 Contract Negotiations Bargaining Team
- Rachelle Wills, attorney
- Aspen Jared, human resources business partner
- Amanda Mount, human resources business partner
- Diana Bash, senior nurse manager
- Stephanie Woods, director long-term care
Scheduled negotiation dates
March 26 -28
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