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NUHW members honored for 2022 Kaiser strike

The San Francisco Labor Council honored NUHW as its “Affiliate Champion” during an April 25 ceremony in recognition of the 10-week strike that mental health therapists waged against Kaiser Permanente. ...

NUHW members honored for 2022 Kaiser strike

NUHW members honored for 2022 Kaiser strike

The SF Labor Council honored NUHW mental health workers for their 10-week strike that forced Kaiser to start making major improvements to its mental health services.

Member Profile: Augustin Martinez

The medical assistant and shop steward at Mission Neighborhood Health Center says being part of a union makes him feel secure and supported.

Homecare workers picket in Santa Cruz

With some patients being put on a waitlist due to lack of available caregivers, NUHW members at Sutter’s Visiting Nurse Association of Santa Cruz are fighting for better pay with ...

Providence workers launch fight for single NorCal contract

NUHW members from across all facilities are showing up to the negotiations in a united front to win improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions.

More USC workers vote to join NUHW

After a long delay due to the university’s legal maneuverings, caregivers at the USC Engemann Student Health Center voted to join more than 2,000 of their colleagues as NUHW members.

Assembly advances NUHW-sponsored legislation

The two bills would help patients advocate for their rights and help state authorities hold health plans accountable for providing legally-required health care.

Sutter workers strike again in Sacramento with Dolores Huerta in attendance

NUHW members at Sutter Health’s Sacramento psychiatric hospital held a three-day strike as they continue to fight for a first contract with fair wages and no healthcare takeaways.

Marin workers hold first strike since 2019

More than 100 medical technicians at MarinHealth Medical Center struck for one day as they fight to protect their health benefits and win strong raises.

News of the Month — April 2024

Read our roundup of the latest labor and healthcare news from top media outlets.

Providence workers launch fight for single NorCal contract

Nearly 2,000 NUHW members at five Providence hospitals in Northern California kicked off their campaign this month to win their first region-wide contract with a big show of unity during ...

Member profile: Agustin Martinez

The medical assistant and shop steward at Mission Neighborhood Health Center says being part of a union makes him feel secure and supported.