#employees

#employees

Employees at High Country News are seeking to form a labor union and have petitioned for an election to vote on union representation.

HCN's senior managers and board of directors are neutral on the unionization efforts and will continue to support their employees regardless of the outcome. [ more ]

The NFL has offered over 200 employees a buyout package just before the start of the playoffs.

The employees have until late February to accept the offer. [ more ]

Physicians and dentists in Los Angeles County have voted to authorize a possible strike due to concerns about inadequate benefits and rampant vacancies.

The strike, if it happens, could affect a range of county facilities, including hospitals and jails.

The Union of American Physicians and Dentists and SEIU-United Service Workers West both have raised concerns about benefits and understaffing. [ more ]

37% of employees trust their insurer to suggest high-quality care regardless of cost, while 53% trust their employer with their health.

Employees need more support from their employers when it comes to healthcare, as many have had to delay or skip care due to lack of paid time off.

Weight management is a major concern for employees, with obesity/weight loss being the biggest personal health worry for a quarter of respondents. [ more ]