1199SEIU Surgical Technician Committee Off and Running

The 1199SEIU Surgical Technician Committee has rejuvenated itself. A continuing education seminar specifically for surgical techs is being planned for next year. Committee members are also looking at national certification issues and tracking differing wage rates across the NYC metropolitan area.

As this field grows ever more complex, there have been opportunities for 1199SEIU to reopen the wage rates for surgical technicians at a number of hospitals. Most recently, at St. Vincent’s in Manhattan, certified techs will now start at $23.63 per hour, and see experience increases at 3, 5 and 10 years. The 10-year rate is now $26.57 an hour. Next January, the starting rate will rise to $25.55 per hour. Those with 10 years experience will start at $28.73 an hour. Gains were also made for non-certified techs.

To get involved or learn more, contact Debora Hunte, 212-857-4398, debora.hunte.@1199.org.