California
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians ratify contract, ending 10-week strike
October 21, 2022The National Union of Healthcare Workers announced an overwhelming vote of 1,561 to 36 to ratify a new contract with breakthrough provisions to retain staff and reduce patients’ wait times.
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California enacts hefty fines for government union-busting
October 20, 2022Union supporters hope it will become a model for other states across the country.
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Kaiser mental health clinicians’ strike now in third month, Sacramento mayor to mediate
October 18, 2022The workers continue to demand the giant HMO increase staff to provide the same level of care for mental health as it does for physical health services.
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San Francisco Airport fast food workers win raises, better health care
September 30, 2022Details of the wins will be released after the scheduled Oct. 2 ratification vote.
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‘Everybody,’ a modern-day morality play about death, says much about life
September 20, 2022Everybody is informed they will have to make a “presentation,” a sort of defense or account of their life. They’ll be asked to answer, “Why did you have to live?” How, and why, will you be...
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