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More states mandating paid sick leave post-pandemic: 4 studies point to benefits
COVID-19 has spotlighted the importance of paid sick leave, with three states implementing paid leave laws after the pandemic's onset, according to a Sept. 16 article from the Pew Charitable Trusts. -
Kaleida Health workers move toward possible strike
Members of Communications Workers of America Local 1168 and 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have authorized negotiation leaders to call a strike at Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health. -
Kaiser mental health strike passes 1-month mark, talks break down
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers recently resumed collective bargaining on behalf of mental health workers who are one month into their strike in California. However, both sides ultimately were unable to reach an agreement. -
Taxpayers to likely pay for New Jersey unions' 20% health insurance cost increase
After hundreds of New Jersey public employees demonstrated at the state capital, unions there secured an agreement to limit the impact of a steep rise in their healthcare costs for 2023, meaning taxpayers are likely to pay the bill, according to a Sept. 15 report from Bloomberg. -
Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots
An on-call nurse in Iowa has been fired after improperly administering monkeypox vaccines to Polk County residents, the Des Moines Register reported Sept. 14. -
New Jersey public employees rally to delay officials' vote on 20% premium hike
Hundreds of New Jersey public employees demonstrated at the state capital, demanding that officials delay a contentious vote on the increase in workers' healthcare premiums by more than 20 percent, according to a Sept. 13 report from Bloomberg. -
Strike by 15,000 Minnesota nurses reaches final day
About 15,000 members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are on their last day of a three-day strike Sept. 14 at hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. -
Union files 21-count unfair labor practice charge against Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
The Massachusetts Nurses Association said Sept. 13 that it has filed a 21-count unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against Boston-based St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. -
Hartford HealthCare nurses give strike notice
Amid contract negotiations, nurses at Hartford HealthCare's Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Conn., have notified hospital leaders of their intent to strike. -
UW Health, union, nurses reach agreement to avert strike
University of Wisconsin Health in Madison, nurses and the union that seeks to collectively bargain on their behalf have reached an agreement to avert a planned strike, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. -
15,000 Minnesota nurses set to begin strike
About 15,000 members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are set to begin a three-day strike Sept. 12 at hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. -
RWJBarnabas Health nurses accept contract proposal with new wage scale
Members of the New Jersey Nurses Union have accepted a contract proposal at two RWJBarnabas Health facilities. -
Essentia files unfair labor practice charge against Minnesota Nurses Association
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board ahead of a planned strike by thousands of members of the Minnesota Nurses Association. -
Minnesota hospitals prepare for large Sept. 12 strike
Minnesota hospitals are planning to be at or near full operations during an upcoming strike by thousands of members of the Minnesota Nurses Association, the Star Tribune reported Sept. 7. -
Kaiser, union to resume bargaining 3 weeks into strike
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers have agreed to resume bargaining on behalf of mental health workers who are on strike in California. -
Antelope Valley workers get contract with 12% pay hike
Members of Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West have reached an agreement with Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, Calif., the Antelope Valley Press reported Sept. 4. -
University of Michigan nurses authorize strike
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association voted to authorize nurse negotiation leaders to call a strike at the University of Michigan. -
Nurses set to strike at UW Health
Nurses said they will give their official strike notice to the administration at University of Wisconsin Health in Madison on Sept. 2. -
Children's hospitals' latest challenge: Harassment campaigns
Children's hospitals and clinicians across the country have faced a barrage of threats and harassment in recent weeks over medical care they provide to transgender children. -
4 health systems retaining talent with perks beyond pay
As hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing shortages, employers are using perks beyond pay to recruit and retain talent.
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