November 27th, 2019
Commentary: Say no to the attempted recall of Supervisor Fewer
This op-ed was originally published in the San Francisco Examiner. By Sal Rosselli As Supervisor Sandra Fewer faces a needlessly divisive and completely wasteful recall effort, she can count on vigorous support from the 15,000 members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Our members endorsed Fewer three years ago, and she has proven […]
November 26th, 2019
November 2019 PULSE
Welcome to the November 2019 edition of our union’s e-newsletter. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving. In recent weeks, NUHW members held strikes at four Providence St. Joseph hospitals in Northern California, testified at a CalPERS hearing on Kaiser’s mental health services, and settled a new contract at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Check out […]
November 26th, 2019
October 2019 PULSE
Welcome to the October 2019 edition of our union’s e-newsletter. In recent weeks, NUHW organized new members, helped pass a higher minimum wage law, escalated a campaign to win contracts and improve mental health care at Kaiser Permanente and advocated for higher wages at Mission Neighborhood Health Center. Check out all the stories below, and […]
November 26th, 2019
CalPERS’ Pension and Health Benefits Committee holds hearing on Kaiser mental health system
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the California Public Employees Retirement System took an important step toward holding Kaiser Permanente accountable for providing timely, adequate mental health services and the Department of Managed Health Care accountable for making sure Kaiser complies with the state’s Mental Health Parity Act. Acting on the recommendation of State Controller Betty Yee […]
November 25th, 2019
News of the Month – November 2019
McDonalds has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a long-running labor dispute over allegations the fast food giant underpaid some of its U.S. staff. This follows the termination of CEO Steve Easterbrook because of his consensual relationship with an employee. Don’t feel too sorry for him, though – he’s getting an exit package worth […]