A major union made its long-term care strategy pretty clear in a recent blog. It wants more women to sign up. But one of the piece’s assertions is unlikely to help much.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 3
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2023
CNA on way home from Buffalo-area nursing home among those killed in Christmas weekend blizzard … Welltower partner Integra assigns ProMedica facilities to 15 regional operators, “evaluating opportunistic...
Also in the News for Thursday, Sept. 22
By
Joe Bush
Sep 22, 2022
Union approval ratings increase nationally…Northwest Indiana CCRC to lay off 71 workers as it closes SNF component…Washington state and New York City LTC staff unaffected by lifting of COVID-19 states...
Unionized nursing homes have better COVID-19 outcomes among residents, staff: study
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2022
The presence of a labor union in nursing homes was linked to lower COVID-19 mortality rates among residents and fewer infections among workers, according to a new Health Affairs study.
Also in the News for Friday, Jan. 7
Jan 07, 2022
White House, CDC: No plans to change meaning of ‘fully vaccinated’ … Nurses unions sue Biden over withdrawn COVID-19 protections … National Guard headed to nursing home with tragic COVID...
We now join our general strike in progress
By
John O'Connor
Oct 18, 2021
If it’s any consolation, you no longer walk alone. At least, not on the labor front.
Unless union power takes a dip, best to bring your chips
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 21, 2021
As the divide between the haves and have-nots grows, unions seem well situated to rise in power.
Addressing long-term care’s union challenge
By
John O'Connor
Oct 12, 2020
When it comes to labor unions, life has afforded me a somewhat unique perspective.
In lift to management, Labor department rejects ‘persuader rule’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2018
The Department of Labor has officially revoked a rule that requires employers to report whenever they seek assistance from consultants or lawyers to dissuade employees from joining unions.
Union officials: Nursing home in bankruptcy raided by federal agents while residents watched
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2018
Residents of a Connecticut nursing home that is already facing bankruptcy watched Tuesday as federal agents raided the facility’s administrative offices.