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Orange County Supervisors call on Kaiser to reverse cuts

The Orange County Board of Supervisors became the first elected body to pass a resolution calling on Kaiser to reverse cuts that leave therapists in Southern California with even less time to perform critical patient care duties.

NUHW membership at USC tops 2,000 with organizing victories at Verdugo Hills Hospital

In a major victory for worker power throughout the Keck-USC healthcare system, nearly 400 workers voted to join NUHW in December.

Workers to picket Seton Medical Center

Employer AMHC has cut employee health benefits to the point that many caregivers can’t afford to access care.

News of the Month – November 2023

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

Member Profile: Humberto Retana

Humberto Retana is a marriage and family therapist who got involved with his union to support his coworkers and "stay close to the action."

Sutter workers picket psych hospital, authorize strike

Local media outlets covered the picket that included several local elected leaders supporting NUHW members, who have been in contract negotiations for 18 months. A one-day strike has been authorized for December 6.

After winning contract, NUHW members take concerns to county sheriff

After winning contract, NUHW members take concerns to county sheriff.

NUHW continues growth at Keck-USC Health System

Workers at the USC Spine Center are the latest USC employees to join NUHW with more union elections scheduled for December.

More hospice workers vote to join NUHW

In just 18 months NUHW has gone from not representing any hospice workers to representing nearly 400 at five workplaces. The latest to join include workers at Hospice East Bay and Sutter Care at Home Sacramento.

Member Profile: Creight Fontenelle

Creight and his nearly 1,800 coworkers are gearing up to win the best contract ever at Keck USC.

NUHW endorses Katie Porter for U.S. Senate

The endorsement was decided by NUHW members who voted to endorse the Orange County congress member following a candidate forum during our Leadership Conference in Los Angeles.

News of the Month – October 2023

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