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New Report Reveals Torture of Palestinian Health Care Workers in Israeli Prisons
Doctors, paramedics and nurses say they suffered beatings, starvation, electric shocks, and other forms of abuse.
Will the US’s Largest Medical Body Remain Silent After Al-Shifa’s Destruction?
The American Medical Association condemned Russia's attack on medical workers in Ukraine but has been silent on Gaza.
Report: 70% of Health Workers in Black Communities Witnessed Discrimination
A new survey of 3,000 employees shows just how pervasive discrimination is.
Hospital Chain Threatened to Cancel Health Insurance of 1,300 Striking Workers
Health care workers in the Pacific Northwest initiated a five-day strike over low pay and understaffing.
After Historic Strike, Unions Reach Tentative Deal With Kaiser Permanente
Workers secured a victory after the largest health care strike in U.S. history, protesting staff shortages and low pay.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Largest Health Care Strike in US History
Workers say that hospital executives are refusing to fix dire understaffing issues.
Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Strike Authorization Vote
The union representing 40% of the company's health care workers cited unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing levels.
Health Care Workers Stage Largest NHS Strike in UK’s History
Years of low pay have driven many out of the profession, contributing to long waits for care and harming patient safety.
7,000 New York Nurses Go on Strike, Decrying “Unimaginable” Working Conditions
Workers say that understaffing and patient safety issues have forced them to go on strike.
UK Nurses Kick Off Largest-Ever Strike by NHS Workers After Negotiations Fail
National Health Service nurses say inadequate pay and staffing shortages put themselves and patients in danger.