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NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates

NHS England condemns excessive overtime pay for consultants, stressing the importance of taxpayer money being spent wisely.

Nurses blast San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital, HCA over staffing shortages

Registered nurses protested against staffing shortages at Good Samaritan Hospital, claiming patient care quality is compromised due to management prioritizing profits.
#mental-health

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.

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.

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.

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.
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What Happened to All the Health Inspectors?

New York City's restaurant inspectors are critically under-staffed, causing major stress for restaurant owners due to delayed inspections.

A New Plan to Hire Thousands of Workers to Help N.Y.C. Families in Need

Adrienne Adams announced an effort to hire New Yorkers for vacant city jobs to improve services and provide good-paying jobs.
New York City has over 20,000 unfilled municipal jobs causing delays in services for vulnerable residents, despite recent hiring efforts to reduce delays.

New pay increase for Family Court support magistrates announced

New York City Family Court increases support magistrate pay to attract qualified candidates amid staffing shortages.

What Happened to All the Health Inspectors?

New York City's restaurant inspectors are critically under-staffed, causing major stress for restaurant owners due to delayed inspections.

A New Plan to Hire Thousands of Workers to Help N.Y.C. Families in Need

Adrienne Adams announced an effort to hire New Yorkers for vacant city jobs to improve services and provide good-paying jobs.
New York City has over 20,000 unfilled municipal jobs causing delays in services for vulnerable residents, despite recent hiring efforts to reduce delays.

New pay increase for Family Court support magistrates announced

New York City Family Court increases support magistrate pay to attract qualified candidates amid staffing shortages.
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City's Dept. of Investigation's staff shortage hinders workload in midst of Adams political corruption probe

Staffing levels at the NYC Department of Investigation are critically low, affecting operations and vacation schedules in light of ongoing corruption investigations.

Conditions at Georgia Prisons Violate Constitution, Justice Dept. Says

Georgia's prison system is under investigation for severe constitutional violations, amidst increasing violence and critical staffing shortages.
#public-safety

Staff shortage at U.S. Forest Service hampers Southland wildfire response, locals say

Forest Service staffing shortages hinder firefighting efforts in Southern California, impacting public safety significantly and increasing reliance on state and municipal agencies.

EMS station renovations improve conditions for an industry with a high attrition rate - Austin Monitor

Austin-Travis County EMS still faces staffing shortages despite slight improvements, largely due to low pay and a high turnover rate.
Retention issues persist as the bulk of resignations occur within the first five years, exacerbated by insufficient wages.

Staff shortage at U.S. Forest Service hampers Southland wildfire response, locals say

Forest Service staffing shortages hinder firefighting efforts in Southern California, impacting public safety significantly and increasing reliance on state and municipal agencies.

EMS station renovations improve conditions for an industry with a high attrition rate - Austin Monitor

Austin-Travis County EMS still faces staffing shortages despite slight improvements, largely due to low pay and a high turnover rate.
Retention issues persist as the bulk of resignations occur within the first five years, exacerbated by insufficient wages.
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Boston City Council to review residency requirements for city workers

Boston officials are considering changing the residency requirement for city employees due to rising living costs and staffing issues.
#safety

FAA chief 'concerned' about hiring enough air traffic controllers. Here are 9 things to know before applying to the stressful but high-paying job.

FAA faces significant air traffic controller staffing shortages affecting safety and service; recruitment efforts are critical to meet demand for air traffic management.

Substitute teacher and EA shortage hurting students learning, safety: Ontario Principals' Council | CBC News

School boards in the Greater Toronto Area are struggling with employee staffing shortages, including a lack of educational assistants (EAs) and substitute teachers.
The shortages are having a negative impact on student learning and safety, with unfilled positions and cancelled classes being common.
The Ontario Principals' Council is calling for more recruitment and funding to address the staffing shortages and improve working conditions for staff.

FAA chief 'concerned' about hiring enough air traffic controllers. Here are 9 things to know before applying to the stressful but high-paying job.

FAA faces significant air traffic controller staffing shortages affecting safety and service; recruitment efforts are critical to meet demand for air traffic management.

Substitute teacher and EA shortage hurting students learning, safety: Ontario Principals' Council | CBC News

School boards in the Greater Toronto Area are struggling with employee staffing shortages, including a lack of educational assistants (EAs) and substitute teachers.
The shortages are having a negative impact on student learning and safety, with unfilled positions and cancelled classes being common.
The Ontario Principals' Council is calling for more recruitment and funding to address the staffing shortages and improve working conditions for staff.
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Burned-out firefighters are fleeing the US Forest Service amid labor disputes: We are decimated'

The US Forest Service is facing urgent calls for reform to combat high burnout and staffing shortages among federal wildland firefighters.
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Better together: Humans and tech scale physical security capabilities

Global spending on private security is projected to nearly double by 2028, highlighting a growing need for trained professionals amid significant shortages.

Newsom stays silent on Cal-OSHA staffing crisis as legislators and advocates call for action

Cal-OSHA faces staffing shortages affecting workplace safety
Limited resources hinder criminal investigations in workplace accidents

Better together: Humans and tech scale physical security capabilities

Global spending on private security is projected to nearly double by 2028, highlighting a growing need for trained professionals amid significant shortages.

Newsom stays silent on Cal-OSHA staffing crisis as legislators and advocates call for action

Cal-OSHA faces staffing shortages affecting workplace safety
Limited resources hinder criminal investigations in workplace accidents
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Lisa Davis named sole finalist for Austin police chief - Austin Monitor

Lisa Davis selected as Austin Police Chief after a thorough search for a permanent chief.
Davis intends to focus on morale, trust-building, and labor contracts to address APD staffing shortages.

Gen Z is underrepresented in the federal workforce. Here's how some experts would fix that

The lengthy process and stigma associated with federal job applications deter young public service graduates, causing a shortage of younger workers in federal agencies.

Lack of staffing led to 'deeply concerning' conditions at federal prison in Oregon

Staffing shortages at FCI Sheridan, Oregon led an inmate to fake a suicide attempt for medical treatment.

Where to Eat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Upgrades in dining at O'Hare International Airport offer quality meals, despite staffing shortages affecting hours.

Many Ontario schools are facing daily staff shortages, a new survey finds | CBC News

Over a quarter of Ontario public schools face teacher staffing challenges daily. Almost half report daily shortages of educational assistants.
Principals spend more time on staffing, affecting other duties. Shortages lead some principals to ask parents to keep special needs children home, impacting student behavior at school.
#healthcare-workforce

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.

California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQED

Huntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.

California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQED

Huntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.
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Government has brought adult social care in England to its knees', MPs say

Chronic underfunding affecting adult social care in England
Concerns about staffing shortages and inadequate government leadership

FBI again searches California federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse

Federal investigators conducted a search at FCI Dublin, indicating an escalation in a long-running sexual abuse investigation.
The scandal at FCI Dublin involving sexual abuse and cover-ups has led to charges against several employees, including the former warden.

New Survey of Early Childhood Educators Finds a Sector in Crisis

Federal funding collapse is causing a crisis in early childhood education.
Staffing shortages and rising costs impacting childcare centers.

With Pandemic Money Gone, Child Care Is an Industry on the Brink

Child care industry faces financial struggles post-pandemic
Staffing shortages impact child care operations

'Botched' FDNY exam leaves lieutenant promotions in limbo,'puts the public in danger'

The FDNY is refusing to promote firefighters who took the lieutenant exam due to a scoring error by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
The exam was regraded after initial results were announced, leading to accusations of incorrect grading on a curve.
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1 in 5 Ontario ER patients needed a family doctor, not urgent care, auditor says | CBC News

One in five patients who visited Ontario's emergency departments did so because they did not have a family doctor.
Ontario lacks a provincewide strategy to prevent temporary emergency department closures and address staffing shortages.

Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd's murder, reported to have been stabbed in prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed and seriously injured at a federal prison in Arizona.
The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has faced security lapses and staffing shortages.
This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in recent months and the second major incident at the Tucson federal prison in over a year.

For kids in crisis, it's getting harder to find long-term residential treatment

Intermountain Residential in Montana is one of the few programs in the U.S. that provides long-term behavioral health treatment for children under 10.
The facility recently announced that staffing shortages may force them to downsize or even close entirely.
Children in the Intermountain program receive intense behavioral therapy for up to 18 months to help them build healthy relationships and control their emotions.

1 in 5 Ontario ER patients needed a family doctor, not urgent care, auditor says | CBC News

One in five patients who visited Ontario's emergency departments did so because they did not have a family doctor.
Ontario lacks a provincewide strategy to prevent temporary emergency department closures and address staffing shortages.

Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd's murder, reported to have been stabbed in prison

Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed and seriously injured at a federal prison in Arizona.
The attack occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, which has faced security lapses and staffing shortages.
This is the second high-profile attack on a federal prisoner in recent months and the second major incident at the Tucson federal prison in over a year.

For kids in crisis, it's getting harder to find long-term residential treatment

Intermountain Residential in Montana is one of the few programs in the U.S. that provides long-term behavioral health treatment for children under 10.
The facility recently announced that staffing shortages may force them to downsize or even close entirely.
Children in the Intermountain program receive intense behavioral therapy for up to 18 months to help them build healthy relationships and control their emotions.
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Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals | KQED

Challenges in finding suitable care facilities for patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions due to staffing shortages.

Healthcare workers rally for fair contract amid staffing crisis at Coney Island hospital * Brooklyn Paper

Healthcare workers and allies demand fair contract due to high turnover and staffing shortages at NYC Health + Hospitals.

Health-care sector turns to temporary foreign workers to help relieve staffing shortages | CBC News

Health-care sector in Canada increasingly relies on temporary foreign workers due to persistent staffing shortages post-pandemic.
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