UHW members, Assemblywoman barred from Stanford hospital

Security guards physically barred Assemblywoman Sally Lieber and union members from entering Stanford Hospital on July 31 to deliver an open letter to administrators.

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  Enloe Workers Announce Strike - Read August 1, 2008 Press Release

Update: Enloe Healthcare Workers Agree to Rescind Strike Notice
 
On Thursday, Aug. 7, Enloe Medical Center in Chico and hospital caregivers represented by United Healthcare Workers released the following joint statement:
 
At the conclusion of contract negotiations yesterday, federal mediator David Weinberg recommended that, in light of the parties' progress toward agreement on key issues, the 10-day strike notice previously announced by SEIU-UHW would be rescinded. The Union agreed to the mediator's recommendation, and Enloe and the Union will continue to work toward a mutually acceptable contract for Enloe's service unit employees.
 
Enloe and SEIU-UHW are finalizing dates for the next bargaining sessions, but dates have not yet been set.

  Caregivers Demand Better Patient Care at 8 Bay Area Nursing Homes

Salinas, CA - simultaneous demonstrations were held July 29, 2008 to pressure Healthcare workers employer, Windsor Healthcare Management, to make much needed improvements in resident care and patient safety. Read Press Release and Visit DoesWindsorcare.org