Nursing Home Worker Issues

Safe Staffing
When there aren’t enough staff hours to provide care, caregivers and residents suffer. Nursing home workers experience higher rates of injuries and higher levels of stress and frustration. This leads to high turnover results and rushed care. Residents do not receive the time and attention they need and deserve. » Read More


Quality Care, Quality Jobs
Nursing home workers deserve living wages and affordable health care coverage. Adequate compensations helps stabilize the workforce which leads to improved care for residents. » Read More


Funding that Makes Sense
Long term care is heavily subsidized by public resources. Funding cuts threaten the well-being of our seniors and disabled. Funding should also be used to incentivize improved resident care and adequate staffing levels. » Read More


Job Security
Because the hospital industry is increasingly being driven by corporate profit and financial concerns, health care employees and nurses face a degree of uncertainty when it comes to their jobs and their future. Without a union contract, anyone can lose their job at any time and for any reason. » Read More


Safety on the Job
Every day, we're asked to ensure the safety and quick recovery of our patients to full health. That is the essence of quality patient care. Naturally, we're also concerned about working in an environment that looks after our own safety and health on the job. » Read More


Studies and Reports
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