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Member profile: Daniel Gallardo

Gallardo, a housekeeping aide, continues his father’s union legacy at Kindred Hospital San Diego, where he is now helping to negotiate the next union contract.

Seton Pros force management to relent on subcontracting

With workers set to start a three-day strike, the hospital backed off its demand that they settle for a contract that would have opened the door to subcontracting jobs.

Hazel Hawkins Hospital workers win back key benefits eliminated under illegal bankruptcy

After mediation and an informational picket, NUHW members successfully restored vacation benefits and secured 14 percent raises over the next four years.

Healdsburg workers win first contract, with big raises

Total solidarity, demonstrated through a “whatever it takes” petition, a march on the boss, and a unanimous vote authorizing an informational picket, helped workers secure raises averaging 18 percent over ...

NUHW member in Salinas recognized as “Unionist of the Year”

Mary Serrano, a unit assistant and chief union steward at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, was honored at this year’s Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Awards Dinner for her steadfast commitment ...

Therapists “blitz” Kaiser Objection to Assignment action

In an effort to help regulatory agencies obtain real data on whether Kaiser Permanente is adhering to recent settlement agreements over mental healthcare violations, therapists this month are documenting violations.

Rogers Behavioral Health fires three more union supporters at suburban Milwaukee facility

Rogers has now fired six staunch union supporters at its clinic in West Allis since workers began organizing earlier this year, including two nurse practitioners and a doctor.

Member profile: Jose Alvarez

Alvarez, a housekeeping aide at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, is fighting with his coworkers for safe staffing, pay improvements, and better workplace conditions.

NUHW-sponsored bills advance in California Legislature

This session, NUHW is helping spearhead legislation that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health settings and require the state to study pay disparities between behavioral health ...

NUHW members in Humboldt County meet with state senator

Workers at Providence St. Joseph hospitals in Humboldt County detailed their employer’s contract violations and other bad-faith actions to State Senator Mike McGuire, who promised to speak with Providence representatives. ...

More MarinHealth MRI Techs join NUHW

Workers at Novato and Larkspur clinics will receive raises and improved benefits under the existing Marin Outpatient MRI contract.

News of the Month – April 2026

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