Category: human resources

LA physicians, dentists plan strike after Christmas

Physicians and dentists who work for Los Angeles County plan to go on strike Dec. 27, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Nurses at Prime hospital approve labor deal

Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals have approved a new labor contract with Prime Healthcare’s St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif.

Nurses set to strike at 2 more Prime hospitals

Members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals are set to launch five-day strikes Dec. 22 affecting Prime Healthcare’s Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, Pa., and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, Pa.

Union workers at URMC hold strike

Two unions representing caregivers and service workers at University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital and River Campus began a 17-hour strike Dec. 13. 

Labor protest at HHS headquarters ends with 18 arrests

Individuals who said they are ACA and Medicare call center employees with federal contractor Maximus were arrested Dec. 12 during a labor protest outside HHS’ headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Mayo workers seek vote on union removal

Workers at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minn., have signed a petition seeking a vote on the removal of United Steelworkers Local 11-005 as their bargaining representative.

HR leaders' 2024 talent strategy

Human resources leaders ranked strengthening the employee experience and organizational culture as their No. 1 overall priority in 2024. Developing leadership and workforce capabilities was listed as the second-highest priority in a new Conference Boar…

Stanford resident physicians reach tentative deal

Resident physicians and fellows at Stanford Health Care reached a tentative agreement on their first labor contract with the Palo Alto, Calif.-based health system on Dec. 6. 

Colorado children's hospital scales back tuition benefits

Aurora-based Children’s Hospital Colorado is ending full tuition reimbursement for workers for certain healthcare degrees, The Denver Post reported Dec. 11. 

Workers set to strike at 4 Prime hospitals

Members of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West are set to launch a five-day strike Dec. 20 affecting four Prime Healthcare facilities in Southern California.