Category: human resources

Strike planned at Ascension hospital in Michigan

Members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 40 have indicated plans to begin a three-day strike Sept. 11 at Ascension Providence Rochester (Mich.) Hospital. 

Emory Healthcare makes Juneteenth a paid holiday; cuts Christmas Eve

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is removing Christmas Eve as a recognized holiday and replacing it with Juneteenth. 

Iowa hospital suspends 3 benefit programs amid bankruptcy proceedings

Mercy Iowa City has expanded an existing employee benefit and temporarily suspended three other benefit programs as it navigates its bankruptcy process. 

Cleveland Clinic hospital workers approve labor deal

Members of Service Employees International Union District 1199 have approved a labor contract with Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital.

Dozens arrested in Labor Day protest outside Los Angeles Kaiser facility

Roughly two dozen people were arrested in a civil disobedience action in front of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Hollywood after a Labor Day demonstration, the Los Angeles Times reported Sept. 4. 

Ascension hospital cancels bargaining session after nurse 'walk-in'

Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, said it canceled a recent bargaining session after members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, held a “walk-in” to hand deliver their staffing proposal to…

'September Surge' is trending

After a year of layoffs and a job market squeeze, prospective employees have high hopes for the month of September — at least, that’s what TikTok says. 

Strike set at Cedars-Sinai hospital

Members of the California Nurses Association are set to strike Sept. 6 at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

Providence nurses to receive 18% raises

Registered nurses at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka (Calif.) and at Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna, Calif., have approved a new labor contract. 

NYU Langone hospital violating state staffing ratios, union says

Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT are accusing NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn in New York City of alleged understaffing violations that they say put patients at risk.