Category: human resources

85 strikes since 2021: Why healthcare workers are 'more emboldened to act'

Hospital and health system employees have long participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about pay and staffing. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, leading to an increasing number of workers holding actions to…

US healthcare workers walk off the job: 7 strikes in 2023

Healthcare workers have participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. 

US healthcare workers walk off the job: 7 strikes in 2023

Healthcare workers have participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about staffing, patient care, working conditions and employee retention. 

New York hospital agrees to 20.5% average wage bump in contract

St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y., part of Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, has reached a tentative contract with the New York State Nurses Association.

Providence nurses, clinicians authorize strikes

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association at Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Seaside Hospital, and Providence Home Health and Hospice have voted to authorize three strikes.

Ascension workers authorize strike in Kansas

Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, have voted to authorize a strike at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kan.

Strike set to begin at Oregon hospital

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association are set to begin a strike June 12 at St. Charles Bend.

Ascension workers authorize strike in Texas

Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee — an affiliate of National Nurses United — have voted to authorize a strike at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

HCA system agrees to raises in new contract for Las Vegas workers

Sunrise Health System and its three Las Vegas hospitals, which are part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, have reached a tentative three-year contract with SEIU 1107.

Workers at Asante Health facility may form union to highlight safety concerns

Over 1,000 workers wishing to set up their own Service Employees International Union chapter are expected to vote on possible unionization next week at a Medford, Ore.-based Asante Health facility amid what some claim are dangerous staffing levels.