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In a powerful display of strength and solidarity, more than 100 of us from across Southern California — along with allies from other unions — stopped Kaiser from hosting a successful party for major healthcare purchasers last night at Petco Park in San Diego.
Our fourth week on strike began with energetic picket lines, a powerful action in Los Angeles and fresh interest from
We are ending the third week of our strike with Kaiser under increasing pressure over how it’s treating patients seeking care.
We started the third week of our strike with good energy on the picket lines and strong interest from media and state authorities about Kaiser’s inadequate and incomplete plan to continue providing critical mental health services.
We wrapped up an energetic second week on the picket line with a couple of special guests. At Los Angeles
With our picket lines now starting at 8 a.m., we got a little more sleep and had a little extra energy out on the lines. At LAMC, we got an extra boost from a visit by Congressman Jimmy Gomez and members of Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE).
It took a strike and months of organizing and agitation but NUHW members at AHMC Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside won a contract that provides strong raises restores quality healthcare benefits.
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After everyone came out to an informational picket, caregivers won a strong contract with good raises, more paid time off and better health benefits.
Sal accepted the Jim Preis Memorial Award on behalf of NUHW members on the front lines advocating to improve access to behavioral health care.