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healthcare-labor-dispute1 year ago

South Korean Doctors' Strike Escalates: Government to Suspend Licenses

South Korea is set to suspend the licenses of trainee doctors who have continued their strike over government plans to increase medical school admissions, despite an ultimatum to return to work. The strike, involving about 9,000 junior doctors, has led to the cancellation of operations and treatments, affecting hospital emergency units. The government insists on increasing medical school admissions due to the aging population and low doctor-to-patient ratio, but the doctors argue that pay and working conditions should be addressed first. President Yoon Suk-yeol has taken a hard line on the strike, with public support for the plan to boost medical school admissions, while the doctors have pledged to continue their protest.

via Al Jazeera English|
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healthcare-labor-dispute1 year ago

South Korea Sets Deadline for Striking Doctors to End Walkout

Junior doctors in South Korea have been given four days to end their walkouts protesting a government plan to increase medical school admissions, or they could face prosecution or have their medical licenses suspended. The government argues that adding more doctors is necessary to address the country's aging population, while the strikers believe the plan would not resolve the chronic shortage of doctors in key but low-paying areas. The government has threatened disciplinary action against the striking doctors if they do not return to work by the end of the month, while the striking doctors worry about increased competition and lower incomes. The walkouts have severely impacted hospital operations, leading to numerous cancellations of surgeries and treatments, and have sparked public debate and criticism.

via The Associated Press|
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healthcare-labor-dispute1 year ago

South Korean Doctors' Strike Sparks Public Health Alert and Surgeon Resignations

South Korea has raised its public health alert to "severe" for the first time as 8,400 doctors continue their strike against government plans to increase the number of trainee doctors. The strike has led to major hospitals canceling operations and turning away patients, prompting concerns about the impact on public health. The government argues that more doctors are needed to address future healthcare challenges posed by the country's rapidly aging population, but the striking doctors insist they are also advocating for higher pay and reduced workloads. The dispute has left patients worried about access to medical care, while the government and doctors remain at an impasse.

via The Guardian|
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healthcare-labor-dispute2 years ago

Largest US Health Care Strike Looms as Kaiser Permanente Workers Threaten Walkout

Over 75,000 healthcare workers employed by Kaiser Permanente, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the US, have threatened to go on strike if a new labor contract is not agreed upon by the end of the month. The coalition of unions representing these workers has submitted a 10-day notice, warning of a three-day strike to protest against Kaiser's alleged unfair labor practices. If the strike proceeds, it would be the largest-ever healthcare worker strike in US history. The unions claim that Kaiser has failed to address staffing shortages and has bargained in bad faith. The company's proposed changes include eliminating outsourcing protections and reducing pay-sharing bonuses.

via The Messenger|
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healthcare-labor-dispute2 years ago

Impending Kaiser Permanente Worker Strike Threatens Healthcare Services

More than 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the US, have threatened to strike if a labor agreement is not reached to address a staffing crisis by the end of next week. The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions issued the ultimatum after their final bargaining session concluded without a resolution. The unions plan to strike for three days in October if an agreement is not reached when their current contract expires on September 30. Kaiser Permanente serves nearly 13 million patients across eight states and the District of Columbia.

via CNBC|
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healthcare-labor-dispute2 years ago

St. Charles Bend Nurses Vote to Authorize Strike

Nearly 1,000 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly and in record-breaking numbers to authorize a strike at the hospital, citing concerns over working conditions, affordable healthcare, and competitive wages. The hospital expressed confidence in reaching a contract agreement and noted recent efforts to improve nurse retention, including a $5 hourly wage increase. Contract negotiations are set for this week, and the ONA would have to give 10 days' notice of a walkout.

via KTVZ|
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healthcare-labor-dispute2 years ago

St. Charles Bend Nurses Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike

Nearly 1,000 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly and in record-breaking numbers to authorize a strike at the hospital. Nurses have been engaged in contract negotiations since December and have met in person with management 14 times. Nurses have been focused on improving working conditions, ensuring nurses have access to affordable health care, and providing competitive wages. St. Charles has been recruiting for more than 300 nursing positions and is closing beds due to staff shortages. Nurses also reported missing more than 42,000 legally required rest and meal breaks during 2022 due to unsafe staffing levels.

via KTVZ|
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