Saturday, October 28, 2023

End to UAW strike? Singing River

The United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis to end the union’s strike against the automaker, according to a person familiar with the talks. 

The tentative agreement moves the industry closer to resolving a historic work stoppage that has shuttered dozens of U.S. factories and warehouses. 

The deal and a similar Oct. 25 agreement with Ford give the UAW its biggest gains in years after a hard-fought campaign by the union’s combative new president, Shawn Fain. (Washington Post 10/28/23) UAW reaches tentative agreement with Stellantis to end strike (msn.com) 


Singing River Health sale terminated

The Jackson County (Miss.) Board of Supervisors and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) announced Oct. 25 that they have come to a joint decision to terminate discussions regarding the potential sale of Singing River Health System. 

Details of the proposed sale have never been made public. 

The two entities said in a statement that the decision follows months of dialogue and negotiations after the La.-based FMOLHS was selected as the preferred buyer through a rigorous Request for Proposal process in March. 

Singing River had a partnership with Oschner Health, which led many to believe Oschner would be the leading contender. It didn't happen. 

Both parties said extensive negotiations to reach an agreement could not be achieved.

JCBS President Ken Taylor indicated confidence that the board’s commitment to finding a partner to fulfill the health system’s long-term objectives and ensure the continuous delivery of top-quality patient care. (Magnolia Tribune 10/26/23) Jackson County Supervisors terminate negotiations for sale of Singing River Health System - Magnolia Tribune

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