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May 5th, 2011

Candlelight Vigil for a Fair Contract at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center

Last night, RNs from LAMC and psychologists, social workers, dietitians, health educators and other healthcare professionals from Kaiser hospitals and clinics all over Southern California gathered to demonstrate our unity and to urge management to settle a contract that’s fair to workers and safe for patients. See more pictures and stay informed at KaiserUnited.org.

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May 4th, 2011

Nurses at Kaiser Sunset to Lead Candlelight Vigil for a Fair Contract Tonight

Registered Nurses at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center will participate in a candlelight vigil tonight to urge Kaiser Permanente to bargain in good faith toward a fair contract that  minimizes risks to patient care. RNs have proposed that the hospital agree to provide the nurses with meaningful recourse to enforce staffing ratios that are adequate […]

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May 4th, 2011

Nurses at Kaiser Sunset to Lead Candlelight Vigil for a Fair Contract

What: Candlelight vigil for a fair contract When: Wednesday, May 4th at 8:15pm Where: Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center, 4867 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles Visuals: Somber and dignified gathering of healthcare workers in front of hospital, holding candles.   LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of Registered Nurses (RNs) at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC) will participate in a […]

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May 4th, 2011

Alejo takes aim at SVMH; calls for special audit

From the Salinas Californian: Assemblyman alleges mismanagement by board of directors in Downing payout By Jeff Mitchell A Salinas state assemblyman has called for a special audit of Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System following last week’s disclosure that recently retired Chief Executive Officer Sam Downing received a whopping $3.9 million in special retirement pay. The […]

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May 3rd, 2011

NUHW Supports Assemblymember Alejo’s Request for Financial Audit of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Statement from the National Union of Healthcare Workers on Assemblymember Alejo’s Request for a Financial Audit of SVMH: The Los Angeles Times reports today that last week, Assemblymember Luis Alejo requested a state financial audit of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. According to a letter by Alejo, the purpose of the audit request is to investigate fiscal mismanagement […]