A half-dozen corrections nurses (along with one 2-year-old little elf) traveled to Harrisburg to deck the halls of the state capitol building on Tuesday, December 13. The group spread holiday …
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Today at Take Back the Capitol, the 99% marched down and occupied K Street – the center of power for corporate lobbyists and special interests that undermine our democracy.
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After the march, I met an Occupy activist on the subway headed back. We had a conversation. He told me what he wants – to have a job, be able …
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We think our politicians have gotten our message. While we were entering our representatives’ office building, we started chanting “Whose House? Our House!” It echoed all throughout the halls and …
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Rep. Lou Barletta was in a hurry today, rushing through a conversation with Pennsylvanians who visited his capitol office to discuss our country’s jobs shortage – but he did have …
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I decided to go to DC for a couple of reasons. The main reason is despite the fact that Americans are demanding job creation, our politicians and even the general …
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Western Pennsylvania healthcare workers – nurses, nursing home workers and home care aides- participated in Take Back the Capitol today by meeting with Rep. Mike Kelly from PA’s 3rd district.
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Registered nurses at correctional facilities across Pennsylvania stood up for safety and security in our communities and against outsourcing of health care jobs on November 16th at informational pickets outside …
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Service and maintenance employees at Pocono Medical Center, members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, recently voted by 92% to ratify a new union contract that will increase wages and ensure a …
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“At a time when public sector unions are under attack across the country, we were able to maintain good standards and advocate for our patients and our profession,” said Harriet …
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