House reform bill could cost more than 700,000 healthcare jobs: report
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 22, 2017
About 725,000 healthcare jobs could be lost over the next decade as a result of the pending House GOP healthcare bill, according to analysts.
Long-term care, labor reportedly agree to compromise on healthcare reform
Jan 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.
Labor activity in long-term care may be poised for ‘enormous’ growth in 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 21, 2023
Heightened union activity frequently made headlines this year, including among healthcare workers who loudly raised concerns about pay and staffing.
Reid: Congress to hold off action on Employee Free Choice Act bill
Aug 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.
Providers end expansive strike with 24% worker raises, healthcare fix
By
Joe Bush
Sep 13, 2022
Leadership of three providers and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania reached agreement on contract negotiations for about 700 nursing home workers over the weekend.
Former SEIU President Andy Stern denies reports that he is under federal investigation
Sep 29, 2010
Former labor leader Andy Stern Tuesday has rejected as false news reports that the FBI and Labor Department are investigating him in connection with corruption at his former employer, the Service Employees...
Provider group slams labor board rulings
Sep 02, 2011
An assisted living group says that two recent National Labor Relations Board rulings will lead to higher costs for seniors and fragmented services.
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...
Victim blaming at its finest
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2024
Mark Parkinson recently made an interesting observation about what might be called the current plight of many frontline workers in long-term care.
Financial options could be dwindling for troubled SNFs
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Inflation concerns are palpable for some already cash-strapped facilities facing occupancy issues and closure fears.