We are One – Remembering MLK
On Monday, April 4, 2011, thousands of American workers stood together in over 1,000 actions across this country to not only remember Martin Luther King, but to draw attention to …
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Updates
Updates
Healthcare’s One Year Anniversary!
In less than one year, the real work of delivering the benefits of reform is moving forward in our states, hospitals and healthcare centers.
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Governor Corbett’s Chopping Block Budget
On March 8th, Governor Corbett unveiled his 2011-12 budget proposal. And true to his campaign pledge, he proposed to raise not a single tax – not even on natural gas …
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The End of adultBasic: A Sign of What’s to Come?
Before Tom Corbett took the oath on January 18 to become Pennsylvania’s 46th Governor, he had already signaled an end to affordable health coverage for thousands of Pennsylvanians. At risk …
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RNs at ARHS Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
Nurses at Altoona Regional Health System voted overwhelmingly on December 23rd to ratify a new union contract that includes a new process for setting nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing guidelines, as …
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Meadowcrest Nursing Center Employees Unite!
On December 10th, caregivers at Extendicare Meadowcrest Nursing Center in Bethel Park, PA voted to join our union. They join over 500 union members from five other Extendicare facilities in …
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What will health insurance reform mean for you?
Americans will begin to see significant benefits of the health care reform bill when it takes effect this year, with other important reforms following shortly after. How will you benefit? …
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Alle-Kiski Medical Center RNs Join Our Union
When the final vote was counted, cheers rose up from the crowd. 300 registered nurses at Alle-Kiski Medical Center had voted to join our union, have a stronger voice in …
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Broomall Presbyterian Village Workers Join SEIU Healthcare PA
Fueled by the desire for more respect and the need to make improvements in resident care, nearly 140 workers at the Broomall Presbyterian Village nursing home in Delaware County voted …
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Franz
Franz, a 12 year-old boy, was orphaned during the earthquake. He had been a patient at the hospital for a while and was told earlier that afternoon that he was …
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