MEMORANDUM
The hospital is deeply concerned over the situation that
has developed in Charleston and wants to do everything possible to
arrive at a settlement. (Emphasize the concern of the Board of Trustees
and the Hospital Administrators).
The hospital cannot and will not recognize or bargain with
a Union and should the efforts to organize be discontinued and the Union
withdraw from its activities, the hospital would then consider re-
employment of all of the employees now away from work, with the
exception of the twelve that were discharged for cause and those under
charge for violating the law during their absence from work. With
reference to the twelve, should any or all of them be dissatisfied and
feel they were improperly discharged from their employment, the Board
of Trustees will be glad to hear an appeal from any or all of them.
(Should the Board find that any of the twelve were improperly discharged
they should make sure they are considered for re-employment. It
should be assured that this will be a fair and impartial appeal. If the
charges against those who violated the law are dismissed or any found
not guilty, they should also be considered for re-employment.)
The hospital cannot and will not sanction an
election among its employees of any committee that would serve as a
bargaining committee; however, the hospital officials, particularly
the personnel officials, will be glad to hear any employee or group
of employees that has any grievances at any or all times. This would
mean that anyone who feels that he has any grievances concerning
anything involving his employment at the hospital will have an opportunity
to present them to an official of the hospital if he cannot otherwise
resolve them. (Insure that there is an open door policy.)
April 25, 1969
Taken over phone from Mr. Wayne Corley
Attorney by Mrs. Rutledge
MUSC Hospital Workers Strike, 1969
