May 18th, 2011
Hospital Workers, Facing Layoffs, Launch Counterattack On Executives
From The Huffington Post: By Dave Jamieson and Ryan Grim WASHINGTON — In recent months, the management at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has approached workers with a set of proposals that include layoffs and cuts to pensions and health benefits. In doing so, the administration at the publicly funded Monterey County, Calif., hospital has […]
May 18th, 2011
NUHW Members Profiled in Front Page Story on The Huffington Post
NUHW members at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital were featured in the top headline article on the front page of today’s Huffington Post! From the article: But rather than roll over, the union of nurses, technicians and other hospital workers has rejected management’s proposal, instead launching a counter attack on the executives themselves. The hospital’s top […]
May 17th, 2011
2,500 Healthcare Workers at 80 Southern California Kaiser Worksites Strike Tomorrow for Patient Care
Kaiser Pushing Cuts to Retirement and Health Coverage After Announcing Record First Quarter Profits When: Wednesday, May 18th beginning at 6am; rally at noon Where: Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC), 4867 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90027 What: One-day strike by 2,500 Kaiser workers Visuals: Hundreds of healthcare workers marching with picket signs, wearing scrubs and lab coats LOS […]
May 16th, 2011
Rallying Support for Our Strike
RN Sonia Pinedo and LCSW David Mallon visited City Hall today to talk to elected officials about Wednesday’s strike. Politicians, faith and community leaders are lining up to support our fight for safe staffing and a fair contract! Stay updated on this week’s strike at KaiserUnited.org.
May 16th, 2011
Editorial: Let SVMH audit shed light
From The Californian: Let the audit begin. For the moment, everyone is on the same page with respect to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and its finances. Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s call for a state audit has been approved. The hospital leadership says it welcomes the audit. State officials will be here beginning next month to inspect […]