The 3-year labor contract covering nearly 8,000 caregivers is set to expire mid-June as unions expect to begin economic talks next week
After a full day of negotiations, the McGuire Group issued their last, best, and final offer to nursing home workers covered by one labor contract at 4 facilities.
“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families and their healthcare. Florida Republicans should be ashamed of voting for tax breaks for billionaires instead of protecting Medicaid for their constituents. Their vote for the largest Medicaid cut in history — an unprecedented $625 billion – will hurt the people of Florida and our economy.
Caregivers at 5 for-profit facilities braved heavy rains to protest alleged bad faith bargaining and threats and intimidation by employers
“The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families and their healthcare. New York Republicans shamefully reneged on their promises to their constituents to protect Medicaid, instead voting for the largest cut in history—an unprecedented $625 billion.
Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the Budget Bill Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22nd
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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