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Families of 15 health workers who died after contracting Covid get 100,000 payment

The Covid death-in-service scheme offers €100,000 to families of essential healthcare workers who died during the pandemic.
Health Minister approved 15 out of 17 applications for the Covid death-in-service scheme as of October 9.

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.

Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.

New minimum wage increase starts for CA health care workers this week after months of delay

California healthcare workers are set to receive a significant wage increase due to new minimum wage laws, addressing pay disparities in the sector.

'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.

Families of 15 health workers who died after contracting Covid get 100,000 payment

The Covid death-in-service scheme offers €100,000 to families of essential healthcare workers who died during the pandemic.
Health Minister approved 15 out of 17 applications for the Covid death-in-service scheme as of October 9.

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.

Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.

New minimum wage increase starts for CA health care workers this week after months of delay

California healthcare workers are set to receive a significant wage increase due to new minimum wage laws, addressing pay disparities in the sector.

'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.
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As deficit estimate hits $68 billion, Newsom seeks 'major changes' to healthcare wage law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking reforms to pull funding from a plan to raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour.
Newsom's proposed changes to the minimum wage law are in response to the state's projected $68 billion budget deficit.
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A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home in Connecticut renews calls for better safety measures

Nursing industry groups are concerned about the increase in non-fatal violence against healthcare workers.
The killing of a Connecticut nurse during a house call has sparked calls for better protections for home health care workers.

The Epidemic of Violence in American Hospitals

The ongoing violence in and around hospitals is a clear and present danger to hospital staff and visitors.
There has been a marked increase in violence against healthcare workers since the pandemic.
Healthcare workers suffer more workplace violence and injury than any other environment.

A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home in Connecticut renews calls for better safety measures

Nursing industry groups are concerned about the increase in non-fatal violence against healthcare workers.
The killing of a Connecticut nurse during a house call has sparked calls for better protections for home health care workers.

The Epidemic of Violence in American Hospitals

The ongoing violence in and around hospitals is a clear and present danger to hospital staff and visitors.
There has been a marked increase in violence against healthcare workers since the pandemic.
Healthcare workers suffer more workplace violence and injury than any other environment.
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Why Doctors and Pharmacists Are in Revolt

More doctors are joining unions to address workload issues and have a stronger voice in the workplace.
Healthcare workers, including nurses, are engaging in more strikes and protests to address understaffing and other labor issues.

Minimum Wage Hike for California Health Care Workers Could Cost the State Billions | KQED

The wage hike in California will add at least $4 billion in costs to government agencies providing healthcare.
Advocates of the wage increase argue that it is necessary to improve the lives of overworked and underpaid healthcare workers.
Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about the financial impact of the wage increase on healthcare providers.
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