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Kaiser Mental Health Care Strike: Day 71

We’re holding strong on the picket lines following the holiday, with good attendance and ongoing support from elected officials, community allies, and patients, who have stepped up to share their stories. We’ve heard from more than 500 Kaiser behavioral health patients since late October about their experiences with delayed or denied mental health care.

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Opposition growing to Kaiser’s patient care takeaways

Elected officials, including Rep. Katie Porter (shown above), are joining NUHW members in opposing an attempt by Kaiser to reduce the amount of time mental health therapists in Southern California would have for critical patient care duties.

LA LGBT Center workers ratify contract with improved salaries and security measures

The three-year agreement will boost wages by an average of 22 percent and provide safer working conditions amid a sharp rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes.

News of the Month – July 2023

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

Member Profile: Isidro Sanchez

During his 17 years at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Isidro Sanchez has helped build a union that helped workers win respect and significantly higher pay from their employer.

News of the Month – June 2023

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

Phlebotomists win higher salaries, $6,000 in back wages

Shortly before a grievance was set to go to arbitration, Queen of the Valley Medical Center agreed to create a higher-paying Phlebotomist classification and pay several workers who should have been receiving higher wages for over a year.

Workers ready to picket West Anaheim Medical Center

Elected officials and community allies are supporting NUHW members in their fight for a fair contract.

NUHW-backed reform bill clears key Assembly committee

After sailing through the State Senate, SB 770, a bill that would set the stage for groundbreaking reform of California’s healthcare financing and delivery system, advanced out of the State Assembly’s Health Committee.

NUHW passes Pride Month resolution against growing extremist violence

Amid growing extremist violence against the LGBTQ+ community, NUHW’s Executive Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution rejecting LGBTQ+ hate.

Workers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland ratify new contracts, averting second strike

The new contracts for more than 1,300 NUHW members include provisions to protect quality pediatric care in the East Bay as well as substantial pay increases and job security protections.

News of the Month – April 2023

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

Member Profile: Avleen Kaur

Whether it’s singing, reciting poetry, or defending her colleagues, the mental health counselor at Richmond Area Multi-Services never hesitates to make herself heard.
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