Category: human resources

New York hospital nurses vote to strike

Members of the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals have voted for the second time this year to authorize a strike at Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital.  

Union calls for removal of New Jersey system CEO from board

The Rutgers AAUP-AFT faculty/graduate worker union is calling on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to rescind RWJBarnabas Health President and CEO Mark Manigan’s appointment to the Rutgers Board of Governors.

Kaiser workers warn of 2nd strike: 6 things to know

A labor coalition of 11 unions, which staged a strike earlier this month involving tens of thousands of workers in multiple states, is giving Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente a few more weeks to reach a new labor contract before facing another s…

Healthcare and unions: 9 things to know

Union activity has always been prevalent in healthcare. Amid today’s industry challenges and after going through a pandemic, however, workers have become especially vocal about issues such as pay, staffing and working conditions.

Strike begins at 4 Prime hospitals

Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals and the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West began a five-day strike Oct. 9 affecting four Prime Healthcare facilities in Califor…

Strike set at 4 Prime hospitals

Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals and Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West are set to launch a strike Oct. 9 at four Prime Healthcare facilities in Southern Califo…

Another strike notice possible at Kaiser, unions say

A strike by Kaiser Permanente workers in multiple states is expected to conclude Oct. 7. However, a new 10-day strike notice is possible after that date, which could lead to further striking after those 10 days, unions said in a news release shared wit…

New Jersey nurses strike reaches 9 weeks: 8 things to know

A strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., has lasted nine weeks.

Union, Kaiser Permanente talks hit wall: SEIU

Talks between Kaiser Permanente and the Service Employees International Union have stalled, a union official told Bloomberg Oct. 5. 

UNM Hospital resident physicians rally for better pay

Resident physicians and fellows rallied Oct. 4 outside the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, ABC affiliate KOAT reported.