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December 30th, 2010

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Workers Picket to Fight Illegal Layoffs

Yesterday, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital caregivers held an informational picket to stand up for NUHW members targeted by management for illegal and unnecessary layoffs. Over the last five years, SVMH has generated over $100 million in profits, including over $8 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The hospital’s operating profit margin […]

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December 30th, 2010

After Seven Years of Struggle, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Workers are Certified as NUHW Members

Hospital Signifies Its Intention to Bargain Santa Rosa, California – After seven long years of organizing, yesterday Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (SRMH) informed the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) in writing of its “intention to move forward and commence negotiations for an initial collective bargaining agreement with NUHW.” The hospital’s letter follows a decision […]

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December 29th, 2010

Workers to Picket Illegal Layoffs at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Today

What: Informational picket to protest illegal layoffs When: Wednesday, December 29th, 3:30 – 5:30pm. Rally at 5pm. Where: Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, 450 E. Romie Lane, main entrance Visuals: Healthcare workers with picket signs marching in front of hospital Salinas, California – Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital caregivers will picket the hospital today to protest management’s decision to illegally […]

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December 21st, 2010

In The News: Memorial hospital and right to organize

The following is an opinion piece in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat about NUHW members’ year-long (and counting) struggle for union recognition at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and how U.S. labor laws work beautifully for employers — and horribly for workers. Read the full piece at the Press Democrat. Guest Opinion: Memorial Hospital and the right […]

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December 21st, 2010

In The News: Workers to File Lawsuit Against Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Last week, NUHW members filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for refusing to bargain in good faith over proposed layoffs.  NUHW is also preparing a lawsuit against the hospital for its failure to provide the required 60 days’ advance notice for mass layoffs. Read more about the lawsuit at The Californian.