Healthcare Labor Rights News

Nurses in Wichita and Texas unite for one-day strike over unsafe conditions and contract negotiations

Nurses at two Ascension hospitals in Wichita and one in Austin have announced a one-day strike on December 6 to protest unsafe conditions and staffing issues. The National Nurses Organizing Committee stated that management has failed to address concerns regarding equipment shortages and floating policies that assign nurses to unfamiliar units. Despite Ascension's substantial resources, nurses report struggling to provide adequate care. The strike aims to bring attention to these issues and urge management to prioritize patient safety.