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CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
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Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, Calif., are demanding that management immediately reopen the pediatric department and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which were closed without warning on Monday, March 23, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). CNA is also demanding that UCI Health reinstate
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
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Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, Calif., are demanding that management immediately reopen the pediatric department and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which were closed without warning on Monday, March 23, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). CNA is also demanding that UCI Health reinstatethe 35 nurses who received layoff notices. The nurses, who are members of CNA/NNU, will hold a rally on Wednesday, April 1, to protest the closure of these critical pediatric units.
"It is an outrage that UCI Health closed these units with no warning to the public or to the workers," said Karen Escobar, a registered nurse in the pediatric unit. "The day after the unit was closed a child needing surgery showed up in the emergency department. The closure of our pediatric unit clearly put a child at risk. How many other children will have delays in care? We understand that wait times at Children's Hospital of Orange County can be up to six hours. We need these units to care for the children in the Fountain Valley area."
Who: Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley
What: Rally demanding the reopening of pediatric units and reinstatement of nurses
When: Wednesday, April 1, at 12 p.m.
Where: UCI Fountain Valley, 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, Calif.
Nurses are deeply concerned that the closure of the pediatric units will create delays for patients who urgently need care. They note that the closest hospital to UCI Health-Fountain Valley is Children's Hospital of Orange County, which is eight miles away, but the drive can take up to 45 minutes depending on traffic. In 2025, there were 274 admissions to the PICU at UCI Health-Fountain Valley, and 465 admissions to the pediatric unit. In 2024, those numbers were 283 for PICU, and 541 for the pediatric unit.
The closure comes just two years after UCI Health purchased the hospital. Nurses say the pediatric unit closures raise serious questions about UCI Health's priorities and long-term commitment to safe, high-quality care.
Nurses charge that UCI Health deliberately orchestrated a scheme designed to lower the pediatric units' census by redirecting patients to Children's Hospital of Orange County instead of sending them to UCI Health-Fountain Valley.
"What we have seen is that, when pediatric patients show up at UCI Health-Orange emergency department, administrators have directed those patients to Children's Hospital of Orange County, instead of UCI Health-Fountain Valley, their own newly purchased hospital with pediatric units," said Escobar. "UCI Health must reopen the pediatric and pediatric intensive care units and reinstate the laid off nurses."
CNA represents 730 nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley and 4,500 nurses across UCI Health.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/cna-nurses-demand-uci-health-fountain-valley-reopen-pediatric-units
AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
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While grateful for this action, all DHS employees must be paid immediately
WASHINGTON - In response to events today, including President Trump's announcement he will instruct Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and ongoing negotiations in Congress, American Federation of Government Employees
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WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
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While grateful for this action, all DHS employees must be paid immediately
WASHINGTON - In response to events today, including President Trump's announcement he will instruct Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and ongoing negotiations in Congress, American Federation of Government Employees(AFGE) National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement:
"For the past five weeks, AFGE members have been calling on Washington to pay the public servants at the Department of Homeland Security who are protecting this country while the parties work out their differences. Today, that call was answered. The 47,000 TSA officers represented by AFGE will finally be paid, and we are grateful that action was taken to make that happen.
"We don't yet know what this means for thousands of other DHS employees at FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, among others.
"These workers and their families cannot wait. All DHS workers must be paid immediately.
"Congress needs to continue working to pass a real, bipartisan appropriations deal that funds DHS, pays all DHS workers, and keeps these vital agencies running -even if that means canceling their upcoming vacation.
"And they must pass the Shutdown Fairness Act so that no politician, of either party, can ever hold a public servant's paycheck hostage again."
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/39bc966c9e5b43a4897e18d81388bed0.aspx
3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses at six California Tenet facilities: San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon, Doctors Hospital Manteca in Manteca, Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Twentynine Palms yesterday voted overwhelmingly, with 93 percent in favor, to ratify a new three-year
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses at six California Tenet facilities: San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon, Doctors Hospital Manteca in Manteca, Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Twentynine Palms yesterday voted overwhelmingly, with 93 percent in favor, to ratify a new three-yearcontract. The agreement includes important protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
"This ratified contract is the result of nurses standing together to demand better," said Kristi Carson, registered nurse in the emergency department at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. "It's about recruiting and retaining nurses, but it's also about holding the hospital accountable for providing safe, quality care our patients deserve."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Safe staffing improvements, including dedicated rapid response nurse at every facility and a guaranteed minimum orientation for new nurses.
* Economic gains to help with recruitment and retention. The new agreement includes wage Increases from 11 percent to 18 percent over the life of the contract.
* No takeaways to health care benefits.
The new pact covers the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
"For well over a year our nurses have been at the table, in the facility and out on the streets," said Rachel Garcia, registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. "We have been voicing our concerns and demanding improvements. Today, we stand proud. We have won a fair contract, one that delivers real improvements for our patients."
The nurses held a one-day strike back in October 2025 after negotiations stalled.
"This victory reflects the power of unity, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to safe quality care," said Deb Edwards, registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. "Together we have made our voices heard, and together we have made change happen."
CNA represents nearly 3,000 nurses at the six California Tenet facilities.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/3000-registered-nurses-from-six-california-tenet-hospitals-ratify-new-three-year-contract
NEA President Becky Pringle Responds to Melania Trump's Push for Students to Be Educated by Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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NEA President Becky Pringle responds to Melania Trump's push for students to be educated by artificial intelligence
Pringle: "No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning."
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National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle today issued the following statement after Melania Trump appeared with an AI-powered robot in the White House and continued to advocate for children to be educated by artificial
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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NEA President Becky Pringle responds to Melania Trump's push for students to be educated by artificial intelligence
Pringle: "No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning."
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National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle today issued the following statement after Melania Trump appeared with an AI-powered robot in the White House and continued to advocate for children to be educated by artificialintelligence:
"Educators inspire, motivate, teach, and guide students. Artificial intelligence, when used appropriately and safely, can enhance teaching and learning, but human connection is what makes the difference. No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning.
"Yesterday, Donald Trump named Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle's Larry Ellison, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, among others, to a new AI advisory panel. That same day, Melania Trump brought an AI-powered robot to the White House and advocated for students to be taught by artificial intelligence. We must be clear: decisions about technology in education should be led by educators, not billionaires or profit-driven corporations.
"AI has the potential to improve student learning and support educators, but it must be implemented responsibly, with strong safeguards for safety, privacy, and environmental impact. Instead, the Trump administration is sidelining educators, parents, and communities while consolidating control in the hands of Big Tech.
"We must ensure that any use of AI in schools is guided by educators, protects students, and helps, not replaces, educators. Our students deserve more than algorithms. They deserve opportunity, connection, and committed educators in every classroom. The administration's approach conflicts with our vision and with the principles that prioritize the well-being of our students, schools, and communities."
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/nea-president-becky-pringle-responds-melania-trumps-push-students-be-educated-artificial
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Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(WYOMISSING, Pa.) - After 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new contract. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly-traded multi-state cannabis operator.
"Our members showed incredible unity and determination during this strike," said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. "They
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Cannabis Teamsters Win Strike at Cresco Labs
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(WYOMISSING, Pa.) - After 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new contract. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly-traded multi-state cannabis operator.
"Our members showed incredible unity and determination during this strike," said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. "Theymade it clear that fair wages, health care, and respect on the job are non-negotiable. This contract reflects their hard work and ensures a stronger, more secure future for everyone at Sunnyside."
The contract includes major wage increases, improved health care benefits, guaranteed gratuities, protection from unjust discipline or termination, enhanced job security for part-time employees, and additional paid time off.
"The dedication and solidarity of Local 429 members throughout this strike shows the power of organized labor," said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. "These workers are setting a standard for the cannabis industry and demonstrating that collective action produces real results."
"We've made a real change to our workplace with this contract win," said Cobi Motley, a wellness advisor at Sunnyside and Local 429 member. "For the first time, I feel like we are respected and our future is secure. This contract proves that standing together works."
Teamsters Local 429 represents workers across several industries throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, go to teamsters429.com.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/03/cannabis-teamsters-win-strike-at-cresco-labs/
AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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Largest federal employee union says Backemeyer understands and supports federal workers and our workplace rights
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chris Backemeyer for election to Congress representing Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District. The statewide primary is May 12,
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WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Member Chris Backemeyer for Election to Congress Representing Nebraska's 1st Congressional District
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Largest federal employee union says Backemeyer understands and supports federal workers and our workplace rights
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chris Backemeyer for election to Congress representing Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District. The statewide primary is May 12,and the general election is Nov. 3.
Backemeyer, a Lincoln native and former career public servant, spent more than a decade in senior national security roles at the U.S. State Department and the White House. He also is a dues-paying member of AFGE Local 1534, representing employees at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development, giving him a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing federal workers and the importance of protecting their rights.
"Chris Backemeyer is the perfect candidate to represent Nebraska's 1 st Congressional District," AFGE District 8 National Vice President Ruark Hotopp said. "As a Lincoln resident and federal employee, it means a lot to see someone like Chris step up to run. We need elected officials who actually understand and support federal employees and our workplace rights. Chris has served under both Republican and Democratic administrations and knows how to get things done for working people. He's already taken an oath to the Constitution in his public service, and he'll take that oath again in Congress. He's not going to be bought by billionaires or take marching orders from any president. He'll bring an independent mind and work for the people of the First District, not billionaire interests."
AFGE is endorsing Backemeyer because he is an AFGE member who understands federal employees and will stand up for their rights. As a 21-year career civil servant, Backemeyer saw firsthand the impact of efforts to undermine the federal workforce. Once elected to Congress, he has committed to protecting a professional, nonpartisan civil service and ensuring agencies have the resources they need to serve the American people.
About 17,500 federal employees live in Nebraska - caring for veterans, supporting the military, and getting Social Security recipients their benefits accurately and on time.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers in all functions of government. AFGE District 8 represents more than 19,000 workers in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/5ec410b7f5164f8d98a9a73eb03c77a8.aspx
Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
KEENE, California, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
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Washington, D.C. -The United Farm Workers (UFW) and UFW Foundation are supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). If passed, the CRA would block the implementation of the Trump administration's Department of Labor rule that cuts the wages of farm workers.
The rule, which was effective immediately when released in
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KEENE, California, March 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Farm Workers Support Congressional Review Act Resolution Against Trump Administration's Wage Cuts Rule
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Washington, D.C. -The United Farm Workers (UFW) and UFW Foundation are supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). If passed, the CRA would block the implementation of the Trump administration's Department of Labor rule that cuts the wages of farm workers.
The rule, which was effective immediately when released inOctober 2025, cuts hourly wages from $3 to $7 dollars, depending on the state, for H-2A workers as well as U.S. farm workers who work alongside them. According to the government's own estimate, the wage cuts transfer at least $2.46 billion annually from workers to employers and would represent one of the largest wealth transfers from workers to employers in U.S. agricultural history.
The UFW and UFW Foundation are suing the Trump administration over the rule and are currently awaiting a decision from a federal judge on whether to stay or enjoin the rule. A similar rule from the first Trump administration was ruled unlawful in federal court in 2020.
"Across the country, farm workers including U.S. citizens are already suffering the direct and indirect impacts of Trump's illegal wage cut" said Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers. "Smaller paychecks for the same work and greater competition with foreign guest workers who are cheaper than ever to hire. President Trump's callous disregard for proper procedure and rule making process is having real world consequences for some of the hardest working people in America. We proudly support Rep. Lofgren's holding the administration to account and fighting to reverse this illegal rule and restore fairer wages to farm workers."
"The UFW Foundation is proud to stand with Representative Lofgren as she introduces this CRA to protect farm worker wages," said Erica Lomeli Corcoran, Chief Executive Officer of the UFW Foundation. "The farm workers who feed all of us should be able to also feed themselves and their families with the wages they make. Instead, this administration is unlawfully cutting their wages and transferring billions from workers to employers. We need to do what is right for our farm workers and stop these wage cuts."
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/farm-workers-support-congressional-review-act-resolution-against-trump-administrations-wage-cuts-rule/
