Patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder deserve care that is thoughtful and thorough, not rushed. Thatâs why 70 physicians and nurse practitioners at Boulder Care are coming together to unionize, so they can provide the time, attention, and level of care their patients truly need.
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Our members celebrated progress with Assemblymember Jessica Caloza on AB 1637âprotecting patients by ensuring medical notes canât be altered. This is frontline providers shaping healthcareâs future. #1u #solidarity #healthcare #legislation
Thank you to everyone who came out to demand accountability from Family Health Centers of San Diego for retaliating against providers who speak up for patients. Solidarity w/ Councilmembers Chavez & Inzunza, San Diego Labor Council, UDW, SEIU UHW, and every patient who walks through FHCSD's doors. â
We're devastated by the news at Unity Health Care. During this time, let's continue to show up for one another. Check in on one another, reach out if you need support, and take the time you need to process. Weâll be keeping the affected family and entire community in our thoughts đ
What happened to Dr. Raquel Cornejo Pina is not an isolated incident. It happened to Dr. Devesh Vashishtha as well. Read more about what he experienced during his time as a physician at Family Health Centers of San Diego and the circumstances surrounding his termination đ
Five providers fired under similar circumstances isn't a coincidenceâit's a pattern. FHCSD is sending a message to staff: stay quiet. đ¤Ť
Firing a doctor for doing her job (while she's on medical leave) is not leadershipâit's intimidation. FHCSD's actions are putting patients at risk and sending a dangerous message to every provider in their system. Stand with us 4/16 at 10 am in Chula Vista on the corner of Landis Ave & Davidson St
Seven years building trust with patients only to be pushed out while on medical leave for speaking up đŁď¸ No provider should lose their job for raising concerns about patient care, especially without saying goodbye to nearly 1,000 patients.
Dr. Raquel Cornejo Pina spoke up for patientsâraising concerns about safety and workplace inequities. Now patients face disrupted care due to her abrupt termination. Patients shouldnât pay the price when providers are silenced.
At the Capitol last week, we made it clear: we wonât stay silent when staffing decisions lack transparency đ Weâre proud to stand with Assemblyman Lowenthal in support of AB 2223 to bring accountability to contracting in public health. #1u #patientcare #healthcare #legislation
We proudly endorse Russell Cleveland for Montana's First Congressional District, someone who will stand with us in our fight to put patients first â
Nearly 110 pediatricians with the Packard Children's Health Alliance, affiliated with Stanford Medicine Childrenâs Health, have come together to unionize! As healthcare undergoes change, it's up to us to ensure that the children and families who rely on us for quality care come firstâalways. â
Gloria Duarte, UAPDâs first employee, has dedicated 53 years to building and sustaining our union đ Her steady presence, care, and passion behind the scenes remind us that strong unions are powered by women like her showing up every day â
Farmworkers have always been at the heart of this day and our communities. Their labor is often unseen, yet essential to feeding and sustaining our country. This day has always been about them â We honor their work, strength, resilience, and contributions.
To our doctors who show up every day for your patients, communities, and each other: your work has never mattered more. As healthcare faces growing threats, you continue to advocate and fight for your patients. Every day, we stand with youâdefending your profession and the care patients deserve â
Since the news about CĂŠsar ChĂĄvez, our staff and leadership have been reflecting. For many, his legacy shaped our movementâone we donât take lightly. The harm is felt most by survivors. We see you. We believe you. We stand with you. We commit to accountability, dignity, and safety.
Since 1972, women have been the force behind our union. UAPDâs strength was built, shaped, and fought for by those who refused to be silencedâleading, organizing, and fighting for our members and our profession. Their voices didnât just move usâthey redefined whatâs possible. â
Solidarity in action đ Stand with us and other Solano County unions as we come together to fight for workers, families, and a stronger community! It's time to build a better future, one our community deserves.
#1u #solidarity #union #labor #workerpower
Luck doesnât secure strong contracts, people do âď¸ Equitable pay and real protections in the workplace don't happen by chance. This St. Patrick's Day, don't wait for luck!
For 50+ years, our members have stood together for our patients and our professionâfrom city hall rallies to negotiations and strike lines. As healthcare faces funding uncertainty, corporate pressure, and complex insurance systems, our collective voice matters more than ever. #fighton â
In case you're wondering how bargaining is going for our providers at LifeLong Medical Care in the Bay Area đ Letâs just say⌠when management comes prepared to the table, we come even more prepared đ Stay ready. The fight for a #faircontractnow begins.
There's power in solidarity and most importantly -- organizing with a purpose â Thank you to all who attended to celebrate our providers at Unity Health Care and our historic first contract!Â
#1u #union #unionstrong #unionpower #healthcare
Providers at Unity Health Care secured major improvements in their first-ever union contractâstrengthening protections, winning a real voice at work, and advancing high-quality care for D.C. patients. When we stand together, we donât just improve our workplacesâwe strengthen our communities. â
Happy Lunar New Year đ§§â¨ Letâs make this one a year of power, growth, and possibility for our members â
Happy Valentine's Day to the true heart of the labor movement đ The strength that comes when we stand together, show up for one another, and build power to fight back đ
#1u #union #unionstrong #unionize #labor
After nearly two years of a hard-fought legal battle, we secured a $1.2 million settlement for five Peak Vista clinicians wrongfully terminated for speaking up about unsafe workloads and patient care. Solidarity wins â
#laborwins #union #unionpower #unionstrong #patientsfirst #healthcarejustice
Black history is one of resilience, resistance, and collective power. âđž This month, we honor generations of Black leaders, organizers, and unsung heroes whose courage shaped our communities. Their impact touches every corner of today's society.
#blackhistorymonth
Human rights are not negotiable. When violence is met with misinformation, the demand for truth becomes an act of resistance. We stand in solidarity with those seeking accountability, transparency, and justice.
We will not be silent. đŁ
Our PeaceHealth APCs in WA ratified their first union contract! Through unity, they won just cause, binding arbitration, representation rights, and a labor-management committeeâsecuring a real seat at the table to protect patient care â
Our hearts are heavy after the latest acts of violence and loss in Minnesota. The grief, pain, anger, and fear so many are carrying cannot be ignored. We stand in solidarity with those impacted and with every call for justice, accountability, reform, and human rights.