Nurses and healthcare workers call for action for PPE and hazard pay
Seattle, Wash.— Washington State Nurses Association, UFCW 21 and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW today reiterated their call for hazard pay for…
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Washington and Montana Nurses and Healthcare Workers to Join Nationwide Protest Demanding PPE
We will join the #GetMePPE National Day of Action on Thursday, April 9, the largest ever one-day protest by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Unions demand hazard pay for healthcare workers
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 21 and WSNA call for pay increases for all frontline health care workers.
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, healthcare workers call on Trump administration to drive transparent response to protect healthcare workers
Sen. Patty Murray and frontline union healthcare workers today called on the Trump administration to ensure all healthcare workers have the personal protective equipment they need.
Read MoreSen. Patty Murray, healthcare workers to share urgent demand for PPE
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) will join frontline union healthcare workers to share how a shortage of PPE is endangering their ability to keep themselves, their patients and larger communities safe.
Read MoreOur Union’s Statement on News That WSH Staff Members Contracted Virus
That five workers at Western State Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 is ample proof that DSHS, DOH…
Read MoreUnions Representing Nurses and Health Professionals Applaud Steps to Focus on Safety
Unions representing nurses, health professionals, and health care service and maintenance workers today responded to Gov. Inslee’s emergency declaration on health and safety rules.
Read MoreJoint Statement From SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, WSNA and UFCW 21 on Personal Protections for Healthcare Workers
We maintain our position that N-95 respirators are the gold standard and are necessary protection for our nurses and healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreUnions Representing Healthcare Professionals Call on CDC to Maintain Protections During Coronavirus Outbreak
Leaders of several local and national unions issued a joint statement following the expected guidance from the CDC that will weaken protections for healthcare workers.
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