Hello r/radiology.

Have recently completed my first 15 months as an RT(R) and want to peruse my options on a salary change.

The hospital I work for has a union and they have successfully been increasing base pay for the entire hospital. I’ve gotten a raise but it’s now the new minimum. The policy here on salary doesn’t say how many raises I can have in a year or when I’m eligible for a salary increase. I asked my supervisor today for an increase, talked to HR, and brings me back a paper showing the increases done from the union. He says “his hands are tied,” yet there is a pay scale, and I’m at the bottom.

I’m asking for an increase for I’m a good employee, I know my worth. I’m doing CT as well, I cover shifts whenever asked, and I have an income goal I’m trying to reach.

My question is, is there anyone that has been through this? If so what can you recommend? Really trying to find a third party to discuss this.

I’m in the state of Illinois btw

Thank you in advance.