health care
Kaiser 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.
Read moreNo insurance and denied care—Republicans leave millions in ‘Medicaid coverage gap’
September 15, 2022Over 2 million Americans like me are stuck without health care because 12 GOP-ruled states keep refusing to expand Medicaid.
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