June 15th, 2014
Workers lose in corrupt SEIU-CHA deal
In May, SEIU and the California Hospital Association (CHA) announced a three-year “partnership” — a sweetheart deal in which the union has sold out its members to curry favor with employers. In exchange for scuttling two popular California ballot initiatives that would have capped hospital pricing and executive compensation, CHA will allow SEIU to organize […]
June 15th, 2014
SEIU gets in bed with the California Hospital Association
In May, SEIU-UHW and the California Hospital Association (CHA) announced a three-and-a-half-year “partnership,” the purpose of which, they claimed, was to work together to lobby for increased Medi-Cal reimbursements to hospitals. In a conference call with journalists, SEIU-UHW President Dave Regan and CHA President Duane Dauner trumpeted their agreement as “visionary,” but they wouldn’t allow […]
June 14th, 2014
NUHW members fight for Contra Costa County’s most vulnerable residents
NUHW represents more than three hundred healthcare workers at Doctors Medical Center, a public district hospital in San Pablo that serves the westernmost region of Contra Costa County in the Bay Area. It’s a stand-alone, full-service public district hospital that provides acute care and emergency services to a largely poor, indigent population. DMC has struggled […]
June 12th, 2014
NUHW calls on Justice Department to investigate Kaiser Permanente’s long wait times, paper wait lists, and falsified appointment records
NUHW calls on Justice Department to investigate Kaiser Permanente’s long wait times, paper wait lists, and falsified appointment records Delays in care continue despite $4 million fine by state regulatory agency Lawsuits demonstrate link between suicides, lengthy delays for patients seeking mental health care treatment EMERYVILLE, CALIF. — The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) sent a letter to […]
June 9th, 2014
NUHW launches website for Kaiser mental health patients
NUHW has launched a new website for Kaiser mental health patients: The Kaiser Patient Advocate. In light of Kaiser’s failure to provide timely and appropriate care for patients throughout the state, the site, at KaiserMentalHealth.com, is a valuable resource for Kaiser members and caregivers, providing clear and concise information on patient rights and paths of recourse when […]