NEWS: Thousands of CNAs protest over staffing standards

Over in Pennsylvania…

Thousands of nursing home workers protest over staffing standards 

May 6, 2002

More than 2,000 Pennsylvania nursing home workers protested Wednesday in front of more than 32 facilities statewide in a push for better wages, staffing and job standards. 

….96% of nursing home workers in [PA] say they don’t have the staffing necessary to provide the quality of care they would like to residents….

“Caregivers are burning out, getting hurt, and leaving these jobs. They’ve had enough, and it’s time…..to pass the sustainable, accountable funding our seniors and workers need,” Matthew Yarnell, president of SEIU Healthcare PA

Check out the story, are you hearing about nursing home staffing protests in your area?

Full article here

So, what do YOU think? 

3 Responses

  1. I hear a statement that is the same in all areas of the state . Iam actively working with the union to improve all of are lives in health care.

    1. That’s great Tina! I also think that unionizing is the best way to improve our lives at work!

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