Nurses Sue Over ‘Wage Theft’ at Pendleton, Roseburg Hospitals
Oregon Nurses Association sues parent company over what they call wage theft
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Kennewick Rep’s “Homes For Heroes” Bill Moves Forward
The idea behind "Home for Heroes" is to try and address shortage issues in the workforce in occupations that impact life, health, and safety.
Oregon Nurses File Lawsuit Over Payroll “Theft”
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) claims new payroll system purposefully underpaying workers.
DOH Begs Feds for Funding for COVID Surge, Will It Help Hire Staff?
Everyone knows many of the medical providers in our area are 'private' but maybe some of that requested money could be used as grants or help to hire more workers? Just a thought.
Nursing Shortages, ‘Overrun’ Hospitals Not Just Caused by COVID
This doesn't mean there are not medical professionals working long hours, but the idea that shortages and 'bursting' hospitals are all due to COVID is not entirely accurate.
Kadlec Nurses Get To Keep Their Vacation Days and Get a Raise
We've been watching this for weeks and weeks and finally, there seems to be an agreement in place so hundreds of Kadlec nurses won't go on strike
Kadlec Nurse Choked at Work Calls for Better Protection
A nurse that was choked at work by a patient, is using the incident to try and get better protection for all the nurses that work at Kadlec Regional Hospital in Richland.
90% of Kadlec Nurses Favor Strike
The Washington State Nurses Association says an advisory vote taken Monday by nurses who work at Kadlec Regional Medical Center shows if it came to a strike, 90% of the health care workers would vote yes.