10 arrested in Hawaii labor dispute; unionized nurses demand safer ratios during lockout.
A labor dispute at Kapi‘olani Medical Center in Hawaii escalated on Monday, resulting in the arrest of ten individuals, including a state lawmaker. Unionized nurses, who have been locked out since a one-day strike over contract negotiations, demand safer nurse-patient ratios. Over 600 nurses are affected, and while negotiations are ongoing, the hospital has employed temporary staff to maintain operations. The protests aim to highlight the nurses' demands for better working conditions.
September 23, 2024
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