UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland workers say they're they're concerned about an “erosion in services the hospital,” which will deprive East Bay families who need treatment by shifting services to hospitals in San Francisco.
Medical technicians, office workers, therapists, and nursing assistants at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland on Wednesday picketed outside the hospital, saying they're upset that contract negotiations have stalled. They're also concerned about an "erosion" of services.
The workers also said they're they're concerned about an "erosion in services the hospital," which will deprive East Bay families who need treatment by shifting services to hospitals in San Francisco.Patients, providers say UCSF affiliation with Children's Hospital means worse care for East Bay families
"They closed the CHORI research department," said mental health therapist Jackie Schalit. "They gave us 60 days notice. And we're worried about that, and we want to make sure that we get care here in Oakland." The hospital has released a statement saying that they're disappointed that the union has "elected to distract from our ongoing negotiations while we are still bargaining in good faith." that I have read and agree
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oakland: Man shot in leg in East Oakland neighborhoodA man was in stable condition at a hospital after he was shot in the leg Tuesday afternoon in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.
Read more »
Addenbrooke's opens temporary ward at Papworth to ease pressuresAddenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge has opened a 20-bed ward at nearby Royal Papworth Hospital.
Read more »
Coroner identifies 4-day-old, 6-year-old killed in devastating Gulfport fire; 6 still in hospitalThere are four adults and two children in the hospital as a result of the fire.
Read more »
4-day-old baby, 6-year-old child die in apartment fire in MississippiFour adults and two more children are in the hospital.
Read more »
NAACP rallies behind Oakland police chief placed on administrative leaveThe NAACP is rallying behind Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who is demanding to be reinstated after the mayor placed him on administrative leave next week.
Read more »
1 killed and 7 injured in shooting in Oakland, CaliforniaThe gunfire follows two other devastating shootings in California, one in Half Moon Bay and another in Monterey Park.
Read more »