Category: human resources

Damaged mattresses not being replaced quickly enough, says Washington hospital union

A union representing nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., is calling on the hospital to quickly remove and replace damaged mattresses, The News Tribune reported Nov. 10.

US healthcare workers walk off the job: 18 strikes in 2022

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

Temple University Hospital nurses avert strike

Members of the Temple University Hospital Nurses Association and Temple Allied Professionals have reached a new contract with management, averting a possible strike, news station WHYY reported Nov. 7.

Why more physicians are unionizing

While labor actions during the pandemic have more often involved nurses and other healthcare professionals, physicians are increasingly involved in union activities, including votes to unionize.

Oregon nurses fight for staffing mandates; hospitals call them punitive

The Oregon Nurses Association plans to introduce a bill that will limit the number of patients a hospital nurse can be assigned — a measure hospitals oppose, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Nov. 2. 

The most common incentives offered to attract physicians

A signing bonus is among the most common perks offered by employees to attract physicians, according to the “2022 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” released by AMN Healthcare’s physician recruiting division, Merr…

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana workers allege ‘culture of harassment’

Members of Service Employees International Union, Local 121RN are alleging a “culture of harassment” at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center.

Oregon health system employee under investigation for video that appears to mock patient

Salem (Ore.) Health said it is investigating an employee who posted a video on social media that apparently made light of a patient’s suffering.

Union plans rally after strike by 15,000 Minnesota nurses

Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association plan to rally in downtown Minneapolis Nov. 2 to raise awareness about what they say is hospital executives’ refusal to address their concerns during contract bargaining.

New York City physicians seek union recognition

Resident physicians and fellows at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City are requesting voluntary recognition of their union, according to a news release from the Committee of Interns and Residents.