Posts tagged staffing
Staten Island Hospital Showdown: Nurses Threaten To Walk Over Pay And Staffing
March 24, 2026 // The showdown follows a wave of union activity earlier this year that threatened or triggered large walkouts at multiple private hospitals, a campaign that potentially involved up to 20,000 nurses. Those citywide actions nudged major hospital systems back to the bargaining table and pushed staffing and pay to the center of local health care politics.
LAUSD teachers union says it will go on strike April 14 if no contract is reached
March 19, 2026 // The district has offered about an 8% raise plus a bonus. The district says it's also proposed reducing class sizes but warns the cost of a larger deal could strain its budget long-term. Teachers have been working without a contract since last year. Even though they just reached a new deal less than three years ago, the 30,000-plus members of the teachers union say it's not enough.
Twin Rivers, Natomas strike plans are tied to a larger statewide push
March 8, 2026 // The collaboration is part of a campaign known as “We Can’t Wait,” in which 32 union districts are working together to negotiate with their respective districts, with some coordinating contracts to expire at the same time. Teacher labor tensions have been building across California in recent months. According to Goldberg, teachers in Los Angeles, Oakland, and West Sacramento voted overwhelmingly to authorize strikes.
Kaiser strike hits fourth week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay and better staffing
February 17, 2026 // The strike, which started Jan. 26, is an effort by one of the organization’s largest unions to improve wages and staffing conditions. Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals have never before walked off the job. The union, which is an umbrella organization for multiple local chapters, represents nurses, physical therapists, midwives and other health professionals.
The SFUSD teachers strike has now followed Maria Su home
February 16, 2026 // District representatives did not respond to a request for comment. The protest was led by community groups serving youth, such as PODER and Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth. Yellow sun with wide rays extends from the right against a clear blue sky background. Subscribe to The Daily Because “I saw a TikTok” doesn’t always cut it. Dozens of stories, delivered every day. Sign up now Since teachers walked off their jobs Monday, the district and union have reached agreements on some key demands — such as safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence and sanctuary protections for immigrant students — but they remain in conflict over wage increases, dependent healthcare, and special education staffing. Winnie Porter, a retired Spanish teacher and librarian who worked in the school district for nearly 40 years, said protesting at Su’s home is justified. “She’s bringing it to our homes,” Porter said. “No healthcare for our kids, our families.
Commentary: Nurses in New York City Say They Deserve $200,000 a Year. Here’s Why.
January 26, 2026 // As a strike by health workers stretches into its second week, pay is a major issue in negotiations, even if it’s not discussed much on the picket line.
Major NYC hospital accuses nurses’ union of protecting drunk, stoned staffers as thousands go on strike
January 13, 2026 // “NYSNA leadership’s demand that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job is another example of putting their own self-interest before patient safety,” Montefiore said in a statement provided to The Post.
Nurses at 7 New York hospitals reach tentative deals, cancel strike notice
January 8, 2026 // NYSNA-represented nurses at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health’s Huntington, Plainview and Syosset hospitals also delivered 10-day strike notices Jan. 2 and are set to strike Jan. 12 if tentative agreements are not reached.
More than 21,000 nurses authorize strike at NYC, LI hospitals
December 30, 2025 // The bargaining committees are allowed to call a strike if contracts at the 15 facilities aren’t settled by Wednesday, December 31. Northwell Health claims they can’t afford to meet nurses’ salary demands, despite acquiring Nuvance Health this year. Reports show Northwell increased patient prices after each of its 21 acquisitions.
Teachers in West Contra Costa Unified go on strike
December 6, 2025 // The teachers are expected to picket outside dozens of schools located in El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond and San Pablo. The union and school district are at impasse after 10 months of negotiations for a new contract. The teachers union authorized the strike Monday. It seeks a 10% pay raise over the next two years, better health care and smaller class sizes. The district is offering a 3% raise and increased health benefits.