Nurses at New Orleans's University Medical Center have gone on strike for the third time amid frustrations over delayed contract negotiations. Approximately 600 nurses have been represented by National Nurses United since December 2023 but are experiencing prolonged wait times, with their employer accused of stalling. Advocates highlight the difficulties newly organized workers face under current labor laws, emphasizing the negative impact of recent political policy changes. Nurses, determined to secure better working conditions, are prepared to continue their protests until a contract is reached.
"We will picket, shout, bargain, petition, and strike again, and again, and again until the nurses win the first contract!" - Terry Mogilles
"Nurses may be waiting even longer. On average, healthcare unions go around 17 months before obtaining first contracts." - Observers
"Nurses at University Medical Center are running up against a systemic flaw facing most newly organized workers - made worse by the current presidential administration." - Margaret Poydock
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