Member leaders of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East are calling for greater staffing and safety measures for caregivers and other staff at all facilities after a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital was viciously attacked by a patient.
Two new settlements reached late this evening just hours before pickets set to begin, leaving workers to strike in protest of unfair labor practices at major for-profit nursing home chains.
Over 200 nursing home workers in Tonawanda and Williamsville withdraw 10-day strike notices as tentative agreement is reached
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Bargaining committee members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) have made strong proposals to Tenet for significantly improved pay, PTO, wage equity, staffing and more.
Over 100 nursing home workers in Lewiston withdraw 10-day strike notice as tentative agreement is reached, leaving 14 other facilities set to strike next week
Workers At Affiliate of Largest Private Sector Employer in Upstate Held Firm for Over a Year to Protect Quality Patient Care in 7 Rural Upstate Counties
Local Concern Growing as Medicaid—the Nation’s Largest Healthcare Insurance Program Serving Millions of Children, Seniors, and People With Disabilities—Faces Prospect of Massive Cuts
“The budget draft released by the Energy and Commerce committee totally contradicts Republicans’ stated commitment to protect Medicaid. If enacted, it would represent the largest healthcare cut in history, slashing over $700 billion in funding and causing nearly 14 million vulnerable Americans to lose their health insurance.
Local Concern Growing as Medicaid—the Nation’s Largest Healthcare Insurance Program Serving Millions of Children, Seniors, and People With Disabilities—Faces Prospect of Massive Cuts