For-profit medicine is squeezing health care workers like never before. But nurses, social workers, and other front-line caregivers are linking patient care to the fight for safe staffing, day-in and day-out on the job and through contract negotiations. Hear strategies from four states.
Public hospitals serve our most vulnerable community members, yet budget-slashing politicians are quick to scale back services or let them close. Hear how nurses are fighing to defend patients and expand funding.
Listening is the primary tool in every organizer’s kit. This workshop will dive deep into how organizers can hone this skill. Learn how to handle your co-workers’ fears and discouragement, elicit members’ best thinking during union meetings, and ask the right questions that lead to better perspectives.
