Workers at seven nursing homes authorize strike (MN)

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Associated Press


MILWAUKEE - Employees of seven Extendicare Nursing Homes authorized their union's bargaining committee to call a strike on Tuesday after more than three months of negotiations.

The 500 workers are members of Service Employees International Union Local 150 and work as certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, dietary aides and laundry workers. They are seeking better health insurance, higher wages, eight-hour shifts and continuity of care for residents, the union said.

The bargaining group plans to hold more negotiations on Wednesday at the union's Milwaukee headquarters before notifying the employer of its intention to strike if a resolution cannot be reached. Negotiations began on April 27.

The employees that voted to strike work at Sheboygan Progressive and Meadowview Manor, Mayville Nursing and Rehab, All About Life in Fond du Lac, Beloit Health and Rehab, Monroe Manor and The Willows of Sun Prairie. <snip>

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/12342157.htm

[etherealtruth]

1. These are the people doing the back breaking work in health care ....

....they receive little pay and little recognition. Employee turnover rates in this industry tend to be high (gee, low pay and no respect).
I realize health care costs have skyrocketed, but let me assure you these workers missed the flight!

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2. Absolutely right! eom