A dedicated team of community health primary care providers at @piedmont_hlth unionizing for positive change in the workplace and better patient care.
Chapel Hill, NC
Joined December 2021
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You’re looking at a bargaining committee proud to have wrapped day one and their first session!
We’re determined to win a care-focused contract and are ready to face whatever comes along the way in the months ahead #1u
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BREAKING: UE150 wins $13k raise for RN’s at Central Regional Hospital! The new starting salary will be $70k with $1,5k raise every 2 years! This came a week after we met with CRH CEO, DSOHF Director & State Legislators on the issue. Now it’s time to raise up everyone in DHHS!
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1. The New York Times has published another lengthy opinion piece by Pamela Paul targeting transgender care.
It is filled with inaccuracies, disinformation, and factually incorrect claims.
Lets dive in.
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Mifepristone is an FDA-approved and proven safe abortion medication used by over five million people. This ruling reaffirms that politicians don’t belong in the exam room and women should be in charge of their own health care decisions.
ncnewsline.com/2024/06/04/no…
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In a state where hospital prices outpace income, Senate Bill 321 is a beacon of hope. By capping medical debt interest rates & empowering patients with clear financial assistance policies at hospitals, we can build a fairer healthcare system for all NCians. #HealingWithoutDebt
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The Fight for $15 is changing its name to Fight for a Union
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
If every other major country provides health care to its people,
The United States can, too.
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Just so ya'll know, a group of physicians have been quietly making real progress on fixing prior authorization. Check out what's been happening in New Jersey. It's small, but it's something. 👇
@TinaShahMD @statnews @nishamehtamd @DrDevikaB
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*Saturday:* Join workers from across the Triangle for this discussion on Palestine - what’s the connection between the fight for a free Palestine and our day to day organizing here, and the role US workers can play
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Right on, @Nate! Make the corporations and wealthy their fair share of taxes, starting with Duke! How many billions do they need in their endowment before the public has to stop subsidizing their wealth?
This is a critical demand to help fund the core demands city workers!
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1. In a stunning move, Gov Mike DeWine has just vetoed the gender affirming care ban for trans youth in Ohio, stating "It is the parents who know their child best."
He cited discussions with parents, the Ohio Children's Hospitals in his decision.
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Last night WE WON first of three demands!
It was incredible to see how centering workers’ demands can bring together such a wide coalition!
☝🏾 No more $$ for ShotSpotter!
Up next:
🚩 $25/hr for city workers
🚩Permanent ceasefire now! No US aid to Israel military
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HIV/AIDS activists, healthcare advocates, and Palestine solidarity activists gathered on the eve of the 35th annual World AIDS Day on the steps of Lincoln Center to tell the US government: FUND HEALTHCARE, NOT WARFARE!
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Happy Medicaid Expansion Day! 🎊 Charlotte Community Health Clinic had the honor of welcoming @NC_Governor at its Medicaid Expansion Outreach Fair today! Community health centers across NC are ready to meet your comprehensive primary care & behavioral health care needs! @mycchc
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“Yesterday, teachers were asked to distribute food, which many of them refused in solidarity with the cafeteria workers. Students are also taking notice, with some choosing to sit in solidarity with the workers and even putting up flyers in support of the nutritional staff.”
Featured photo: Guilford County Schools cafeteria workers hold up signs during their second day of protest on Nov. 28. (photo by Sayaka Matsuoka)
Despite near-freezing temperatures, even more Guilford County Schools’ cafeteria workers were outside the
triad-city-beat.com/guilford…
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At the end of 2022, 36,581 folks in NC were diagnosed with HIV, with 1,366 new cases, highest in ages 20-34.
Exciting news: NC Medicaid Expansion launches Dec 1, thanks to the advocacy of orgs like @NCAIDSAction. Meaning more PrEP access for vulnerable communities.
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BREAKING: Striking Amazon delivery drivers shut down Garner, NC Fulfillment Center RDU1 as part of national day of action on #CyberMonday #MakeAmazonPay
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North Carolina will soon provide coverage to more people through Medicaid. You may be able to get Medicaid even if you did not qualify before.
➡️Go to medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/expansio… to learn more.
#NCMedicaid
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[NEW] Where all the PAC money goes
Many professional organizations across North Carolina also operate PACs in our state legislature. But their members have no idea what they do there.
And if they knew, they'd be outraged.
carolinaforward.org/blog/whe… #ncpol
