August 7th, 2011
In memory: Jason Campbell
We are very sorry to share with you that Jason Campbell passed away yesterday in Nigeria where he was working with the Solidarity Center of the AFL-CIO. We do not have details other than he was involved in an accident. Needless to say, he was greatly loved by all of us. There was no more […]
August 5th, 2011
200 more workers join NUHW, more victories at labor board
Brothers and Sisters: Today, the full labor board in Washington, D.C. rejected SEIU’s appeals and ordered the certification of our elections to join NUHW. I am proud to announce that nearly 200 workers at three North American nursing homes are the newest members of NUHW. In response to almost three years of SEIU’s frivolous legal charges attempting to […]
July 29th, 2011
In the news: Democracy Now on Kaiser decision
Click here for Juan Gonzalez’s article in the New York Daily News.
July 28th, 2011
In The News: Public vents anger about SVMH
Some call for charges against board members
By JIM JOHNSON, Herald Staff Writer
Dozens of outraged community members and beleaguered employees vented their frustrations over alleged malfeasance at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital during a public meeting held by Assemblyman Luis Alejo in Salinas on Wednesday.
During a question-and-answer session, speakers blasted hospital officials on a host of issues, including what they called excessive executive pay while lower-paid employees are being laid off, a penchant for secrecy and questionable business and financial practices. Some called for a criminal investigation.
Much of the commentary was followed by enthusiastic applause, the meeting often resembling a pep rally.
Some speakers said that despite increased media attention in recent months, Salinas Valley Memorial officials have been operating with impunity, and without much public scrutiny, for years. They urged those at Wednesday’s meeting to go to hospital board meetings and express the same concerns there.
July 28th, 2011
Public vents anger about SVMH
Some call for charges against board members Monterey County Herald: By JIM JOHNSON, Herald Staff Writer Dozens of outraged community members and beleaguered employees vented their frustrations over alleged malfeasance at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital during a public meeting held by Assemblyman Luis Alejo in Salinas on Wednesday. During a question-and-answer session, speakers blasted hospital […]