Dr. Milton Lorig, a former physician, AHS member, and member of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), a co-sponsor of AB 722, said, “Privatization, or subcontracting of public services, can be a deceptive practice. In healthcare settings, over reliance...
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La Familia Health Dismisses CEO After Union is Established
La Familia’s 19 physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and midwives this week became a bargaining unit represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, under the umbrella of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, more...
Show up Sunday, October 1, 2023, to Discuss Health Care Future
By Dr. Stuart Bussey, M.D., J.D. La Familia Medical Center is in trouble. The community health center which has provided primary medical care and served rich and poor from pregnancy through old age is in danger of failing. The many passionate doctors, nurse...
La Famila Health Medical Providers Form a Union
Photo by: Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican La Familia Health medical staff members have formed a union to counter what they describe as a “toxic environment” at an organization that takes care of patients regardless of income, insurance or legal status. Physicians,...
MultiCare physicians, APPs OK strike
Approximately 80 physicians and advanced practice providers at urgent care centers operated by Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare have authorized a strike. The physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practice at 24 urgent care clinics under...
MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care Providers Authorize Strike Over Ongoing Contract Negotiations
Providers at 24 of MultiCare's Indigo Urgent Care clinics in Washington have authorized a strike if an agreement isn't reached in contract negotiations between union members and the healthcare company. Read Full Story at KING 5