Long-term care provider, worker groups weigh in on GOP immigration principles
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 03, 2014
A statement of principles for immigration reform issued by Republicans in the House of Representatives is a good sign of potential legislative progress on this issue, long-term care provider and labor...
Safety commission weighs petitions for total bed-rail ban, seeks input
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 05, 2013
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has merged two petitions calling for a total ban on adult bed rails and will accept comments on the matter through Aug. 5, according to an entry in Tuesday’s...
Lawmakers introduce bill to extend pregnant workers’ protections, cite nursing home case
By
McKnight's Staff
May 20, 2013
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would require employers to make reasonable job modifications for pregnant women. The lawmakers were motivated in part...
New SEIU leadership still undecided, outgoing president says
Apr 27, 2010
Early reports that California nurse leader Mary Kay Henry will take the reins of the powerful Service Employees International Union may have been premature. Outgoing president Andy Stern told reporters...
HCBS workers fight for overtime pay
Jun 29, 2009
As the home- and community-based services segment continues to grow, some HCBS workers are trying to change current laws that prevent them from receiving overtime pay and minimum-wage protections, according...
California healthcare union struggle continues, SEIU accused of using anti-union tactics
Jun 25, 2009
The battle appears to be raging on over representation of California’s healthcare workers. Recent reports indicate that as part of its strategy to win, the Service Employees International Union may...