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Long-term care, labor reportedly agree to compromise on healthcare reform

January 19, 2010

The White House, in the final rounds of healthcare reform negotiations, reportedly has gained a few more concessions from a number of stakeholders, including long-term care and unions.

New, massive nurses union holds founding convention

December 09, 2009

National Nurses United, the newly formed, major union for nurses, held its inaugural meeting Monday. Delegates to the founding convention elected officers and adopted a constitution.

Nurses' unions lose support of key senator in card-check battle

October 20, 2009

Nurses' unions hoping to see the Employee Free Choice Act become law have lost an important ally.

Reid: Congress to hold off action on Employee Free Choice Act bill

August 31, 2009

The Employee Free Choice Act is, at least for the time being, off the table, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) told the crowd at a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday.

SEIU recommends changes to long-term care as way to reduce healthcare costs

June 03, 2009

When President Obama announced May 11 that six leading healthcare industry groups would band together to reduce healthcare costs by $2 trillion over the next decade, many were skeptical. On Monday, however, those groups submitted their proposals--and one has suggested changing care delivery in the long-term care field.

Several healthcare groups push for public insurance option as part of healthcare reform

June 02, 2009

Several healthcare groups, including the Service Employees International Union, kicked off a major campaign Monday to ensure inclusion of a public insurance option in healthcare reform.

Business groups outgun labor in card-check battle, news report finds

May 20, 2009

Business groups appear to be gaining ground against organized labor in an effort to defeat the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as the card-check bill, according to a recent update on the issue.

White House, Senate 'compromises' pave way for Specter's support of labor bill

May 18, 2009

Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) has held a number of different views on the Employee Free Choice Act in the last couple of years. Now, it looks as though the EFCA-supporter-turned-opponent may be shifting his position once more, recent reports suggest.

Nursing home that refused to recognize union supported by federal appeals court

May 04, 2009

A long-term care provider in Georgia that decided not to recognize a union-organizing effort in 2008 has had its decision affirmed by a federal appeals court in Washington. Observers say the case could be a bellwether for hundreds of other cases.

Disabled protestors arrested in Community Choice Act demonstration

May 01, 2009

Protesters from the Service Employees International Union and the disability rights group ADAPT turned out en masse this week to protest President Obama's perceived lack of support for the Community Choice Act. The measure would give home- and community-based services the same consideration under Medicaid that nursing homes receive.

Specter becomes Democrat, but still opposes card check

April 29, 2009

Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, one of the most visible opponents of the Employee Free Choice Act, has announced he will be leaving the Republican Party to caucus with the Democrats. But don't expect a change of opinion toward the card-check bill, he says.

Gingrich: Arbitration clause greater threat than 'card check'

April 23, 2009

The biggest concern with possibly enacting the Employee Free Choice Act is not the so-called card-check measure, which would make union organizing easier; it is the lesser known binding arbitration clause, argues former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in an article Wednesday on politico.com.

News analysis: Support for card check varies depending on the poll

April 14, 2009

Parties on each side of the card-check issue are proving adept at swaying the masses, according to a recent news analysis. But it's hard to know which poll figures to trust.

Labor leaders plan to reunify American labor movement

April 09, 2009

In an unprecedented move, the presidents of the Service Employees International Union, the AFL-CIO and 12 other unions and labor federations convened in Maryland Wednesday to announce the formation of a new labor federation comprising nearly 16 million members.

Lincoln's opposition to card check further imperils legislation

April 08, 2009

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) added her dissenting voice to the card-check debate this week, saying she would not support the Employee Free Choice Act in its current form. It is a move some say could spell the end of the bill.

Legislation tightening labor laws for nursing home workers introduced in New Brunswick, Canada

April 02, 2009

Nursing home workers and union officials in New Brunswick, Canada, are scrambling to respond to legislation introduced Tuesday that would declare private nursing home employees "essential," severely limiting their ability to strike.

Card-check alternatives gaining ground with lawmakers

March 31, 2009

Last week, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) announced that he might not support current union "card-check" legislation. Since then, a number of alternative labor reform plans have begun to gain popularity.

Specter plans vote against card-check legislation, threatening bill's passage

March 26, 2009

Nursing homes likely are cheering after Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) said Tuesday he would vote against the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as the card-check bill. His veto could effectively end the bill's chance at passing.

Former union rivals SEIU and CNA/NNOC team up for reform

March 20, 2009

Two union rivals have set aside their differences and joined forces to increase support for card-check legislation and to bolster healthcare union recruitment.

Card-check, Silver Alert bills introduced in Congress

March 11, 2009

Senators and representatives on Tuesday introduced the controversial Employee Free Choice Act, also known as union card-check legislation. Several long-term care groups immediately issued statements against the bill.

Popular union for nursing home workers withdraws from healthcare reform dialogue

March 10, 2009

The largest union representing long-term care workers in the United States has withdrawn from a coalition of healthcare reformers intent on issuing widespread recommendations for lowering costs, according to published reports.

Obama orders show pro-union sentiment

James Berklan March 01, 2009

President Obama issued a series of pro-labor executive orders barely more than a week into his presidency, sparking new worries for providers and other employers that even more pro-union action could be forthcoming.

SEIU chief predicts action on 'card-check' bill, healthcare reform this summer

February 27, 2009

Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, predicted "real action, really soon" on healthcare reform and union "card-check" legislation, according to a recent interview with USA Today.

Senate approves Solis as Labor Department secretary, 'card-check' debate heats up

February 26, 2009

After months of delay, the Senate Tuesday approved Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) for the job of secretary of the Labor Department. The move is likely to intensify the controversy over the "card-check" issue.

Three nursing unions merge, forming 150,000-member organization

February 20, 2009

Three major nursing unions have announced they will merge to form one massive union to strengthen their voice in the debate over healthcare reform, according to news reports.

Deposed union leaders stage California healthcare coup

February 04, 2009

The recently ousted leaders of United Healthcare Workers West, an Oakland, CA-based Service Employees International Union local, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to allow workers to reject SEIU membership and join a newly created union.

Obama issues pro-union orders

February 02, 2009

President Obama issued a series of pro-labor executive orders Friday, sparking new worries for providers and other employers that even more pro-union action could be forthcoming.

SEIU announces consolidation in California amid continuing protest

January 13, 2009

The Service Employees International Union, which represents nursing home and healthcare employees throughout the country, will merge 240,000 California members into one "mega-local."