Nursing Home Operator Continuing to Jeopardize Residents' Care
MILLBRAE, Calif., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare workers at Emmanuel
Millbrae Convalescent Hospital will launch their second strike at the facility
in two months, in response to management's unwillingness to bargain fairly
over the workers' proposals to improve care.
The three-day strike is set to begin at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
Caregivers launched a previous, 24-hour strike in February over unfair labor
practices at Emmanuel Millbrae, including the unjust firing of pro-union
workers and unilateral reduction in benefits and paid time off.
Healthcare workers are concerned the actions of new owner A&C Health Care
Services could threaten resident care at the 140-bed nursing home. For
example, the same company operates Camden Convalescent Hospital in Campbell,
over the last two years, inspectors have found widespread problems with fire
safety and pharmacy services.
WHAT: Three-day strike
WHO: Caregivers represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 12 noon (strike begins at 6 a.m.; rally to be
held at 12 noon)
WHERE: Emmanuel Convalescent Hospital
33 Mateo Ave.
Millbrae
The 150,000-member SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West is the largest
hospital and healthcare union in the western United States and represents
every type of healthcare worker, including nurses, professional, technical and
service classifications. Our mission is to achieve high-quality healthcare for
all.
CONTACT:
Mason Stockstill
(510) 206-8247
SOURCE SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West
Mason Stockstill of SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West, +1-510-206-8247
