health care
Defeating Republicans in Georgia would mean Medicaid health coverage for 450,000 more people
October 26, 2022Stacey Abrams, Democratic nominee for governor, is pushing for Georgia to join 38 other states in expanding the Medicaid health insurance program to cover all able-bodied adults.
Read moreKaiser Permanente mental health clinicians ratify contract, ending 10-week strike
October 21, 2022The National Union of Healthcare Workers announced an overwhelming vote of 1,561 to 36 to ratify a new contract with breakthrough provisions to retain staff and reduce patients’ wait times.
Read moreKaiser mental health clinicians’ strike now in third month, Sacramento mayor to mediate
October 18, 2022The workers continue to demand the giant HMO increase staff to provide the same level of care for mental health as it does for physical health services.
Read moreMinnesota mental health workers strike: ‘Those who provide care have no support’
October 17, 2022SEIU-represented health workers struck after bosses refused to negotiate a first contract.
Read moreSan Francisco Airport fast food workers win raises, better health care
September 30, 2022Details of the wins will be released after the scheduled Oct. 2 ratification vote.
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