#healthcare workers

#healthcare workers

Attacks on health workers in conflict zones rose by 25% in 2023, driven by new wars like in Gaza and Sudan, leading to over 2,500 violent incidents against healthcare. [ more ]

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law for $25 minimum wage for health workers but is now negotiating due to budget concerns. [ more ]

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall. [ more ]

Silicon Valley's healthcare workers are protesting for higher wages and better working conditions amidst labor disputes. [ more ]

Germany is becoming a popular choice for migrating doctors due to a shortage of healthcare workers. [ more ]

Healthcare workers and severely disabled individuals are losing work and benefits due to lack of legal status documents from the Home Office.

The situation is reminiscent of the Windrush scandal, with thousands affected by unintended consequences of the hostile environment policy. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]