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NLRB rightly ordered obstinate employer to pay union’s negotiating expenses

“Far from the run-of-the-mill failure to bargain,” a health care employer deliberately obstructed any meaningful negotiations with the union that won an election to represent employees at one of its acute-care hospitals.

Lisa Milam-Perez, J.D., Wolters Kluwer

May 13, 2015

Nurses Take to Downtown Streets in Protest

Before marching on the state Capitol, CNA nurses rally in the lobby of the California Hospital Association in downtown Sacramento.

Lezlie Sterling, The Sacramento Bee

May 12, 2015

D.C. Circuit Says Hospital Must Pay Union's Negotiating Expenses

A U.S. appeals court on Friday affirmed a rare decision by the National Labor Relations Board ordering an employer to pay a unions' negotiating expenses, saying the board has broad discretion to decide the types of egregious conduct that warrant the unusual remedy.

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters

May 11, 2015

When Hospitals Move, Who Gets Left Behind?

A growing number of hospitals are relocating to wealthier towns, citing financial necessity, but many see it as a choice to abandon the residents of poorer areas.

Phil Galewitz for The Atlantic

May 11, 2015

Apple Vally Nurses participate in 3-hour picket

Registered nurses at St. Joseph Health, St. Mary participated in a three-hour informational picket in front of the hospital Wednesday, claiming that cuts to staffing and supplies have hurt patient care.

Shea Johnson, Victorville Daily Press

May 7, 2015

Nurses ratify contract with University of Chicago

University of Chicago Medical Center nurses have ratified a four-year labor contract that raises wages by up to 3 percent annually, increases health care costs for nurses and ends rotating shifts, according to the union and the hospital.

Alejandra Cancino, Chicago Tribune

May 7, 2015

Guest Commentary: Good Reasons to Keep Thunder Road Open

Thunder Road must remain open. The agency provides a vital and absolutely mandatory service to at-risk youth, ultimately saving lives and costs of incarceration and medical expense incurred by the county and the community.

Michael Wachter, Contra Costa Times

May 5, 2015

Nurse Ann Wayt wins $2 million union organizing case against Massillon hospital

MASSILLON, Ohio – Ann Wayt recently won a $2 million award against Affinity Medical Center after the hospital fired her and attempted to ruin her reputation for helping unionize nurses. Many may think the size of the jury award the most important words in that sentence. For Wayt, a registered nurse for 38 years, one word stands out as the most important -- "reputation." She had always excelled at nursing, especially in patient care. The hospital had even admitted that, giving her its Nurse Excellence Award in 2008.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

April 27, 2015

San Bernardino County Supervisors Approve 2-year Agreement with Nurses Union

San Bernardino County supervisors this week approved a two-year agreement with the union representing 1,200 registered nurses employed by the county.

Jim Steinberg, The Sun

April 24, 2015

Guest commentary: Community just can’t allow Thunder Road to close

For many of our youth, Thunder Road represents a safe haven where they receive wraparound assistance to help them regain control of their lives and successfully reenter their schools and communities. As the only center of its kind in the nine-county Bay Area to serve these young people, it's is a vital resource to our community that cannot be lost.

L. Karen Monroe, Contra Costa Times

April 23, 2015