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Focused on Improving Patient Care, Nurses at Logan Health Secure First Union Contract
Backed by widespread community support, the unit of 650 nurses won an agreement that includes a voice in staffing decisions, better wages, and seniority recognition.
WA hospitals on the brink of unprecedented crisis
The reality cannot be overstated: Washington hospitals are on the brink of a crisis, and without immediate and impactful action to retain and attract critical workers the state’s health care system could face an unprecedented collapse in capacity and care.
Healthcare workers to hold press conference announcing picket at Kadlec
Kadlec Regional Medical Center healthcare workers who are members of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW will hold a press conference Thursday to announce the date of their planned informational picket and share their concerns about patient care at Kadlec.
Labor Secretary Walsh holds listening session with Cascade Behavioral Health workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 13, 2021 CONTACT: Amy Clark 425-306-2061 amyc@seiu1199nw.org LABOR SECRETARY WALSH HOLDS LISTENING SESSION WITH CASCADE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKERS Unsafe working conditions, patient safety top the agenda TUKWILA-- Secretary of Labor Martin...
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is not organizing demonstrations outside of facilities related to the vaccine mandate
Participating in an action that could constitute a strike or a picket could subject you to discipline from management.
Joint Union Statement on Vaccination Requirement for Health Care Workers
The Washington State Nurses Association, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and UFCW 21 issued the following joint statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers.
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