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laborhealthcare2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nurses Stage Historic Strikes at Ascension Seton and Via Christi Hospitals"

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas, went on strike for the first time ever, citing declining working conditions, inadequate staffing, and management's lack of responsiveness. The strike resulted in temporary replacement of nurses by contracted traveling nurses for four days, despite the strike being scheduled for only one day. The nurses are demanding negotiations and a resolution to their concerns.

via KAKE|

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labor-strike2 years ago•3 min saved

Nurses at Ascension hospitals stage largest strike in Texas and Kansas

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph in Wichita have gone on strike, demanding safe staffing and better working conditions. The nurses claim that long hours and short staffing have led to unsafe conditions. Ascension Via Christi expressed disappointment in the strike but assured patients that they have a contingency plan in place to ensure uninterrupted care. The hospital has contracted with a staffing agency to provide replacement nurses during the strike. Negotiations for a fair and reasonable collective bargaining agreement are ongoing.

via KSN-TV|

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