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Wellpath Merced workers ratify first union contract

Nearly 60 caregivers who work for the prison health contractor at the Merced County Jail will get minimum guaranteed raises of 9.5 percent over three years and education reimbursements.

Democratic Party stands with therapists in Kaiser fight

During its annual convention, the California Democratic Party passed a resolution supporting NUHW’s position in contract negotiations with Kaiser that artificial intelligence should not be used to replace mental health ...

NUHW members get early start on fall campaign

In Bakersfield and the Bay Area, NUHW members knocked on doors for candidates who can help flip the House.

Kindred workers take the fight public

Fed up with insufficient staff or equipment to serve patients, workers at the Kindred Bay Area Hospital are sounding the alarm about worsening conditions at their private equity-owned hospital.

Member profile: Angie Woods

When Woods, a Keck Hospital of USC radiological technologist and union steward, is not defending her coworkers at the facility, she’s defending her rollerskating teammates as part of the Los ...

News of the Month – August 2026

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Wellpath workers unite under “synchronized” agreement

NUHW-represented caregivers who work for the private equity firm that provides healthcare services inside many California county jails are joining forces to win better contracts for themselves and future members.

Providence Torrance workers ratify first union contract

The agreement will boost salaries by an average of 17 percent, and includes a wage scale, subcontracting ban, and caps on healthcare premium increases.

San Francisco Supervisors show support for Kaiser therapists at special hearing

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution calling on Kaiser to drop its “terrible three” contract demands following a public hearing and a new complaint NUHW filed ...

Member profile: Jose Soto

Soto, a lead server at The Sequoias—Portola Valley, likes assembling watches in his spare time and recently helped put together a great new union contract for himself and his coworkers. ...

News of the Month – July 2026

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TUESDAY: SF Supervisors to hold Kaiser mental health hearing as HMO seeks blank check on A.I. implementation and replacing therapists

San Francisco Supervisors will hold a special hearing on Kaiser contract demands that would allow the giant HMO to outsource behavioral healthcare and replace therapists with A.I.