3-day Hawaii nurses' strike from Nov 4-7 over unsafe staffing ratios, low wages, and labor practices at Maui Health.
The United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii have announced a three-day strike from November 4-7, involving hundreds of nurses and healthcare workers at key hospitals in Maui and Lanai. The strike arises from concerns about unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios, staff burnout, low wages, and unfair labor practices during stalled contract negotiations with Maui Health. Workers seek improved conditions and better compensation to retain staff in the healthcare field.
October 24, 2024
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