VIDEO: Health Care Strikes During a Pandemic



Fights for union demands such as safe staffing and struggles against privatization have taken on even more significance during a dire public health crisis.

In this webinar on January 29th, we heard from worker leaders who organized with their co-workers to use their ultimate weapon—the strike—to fight for what they need not just during the pandemic, but beyond.

Panelists:

  • Kristen Perez, RN, Illinois Nurses Association Unit Steward at University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago
  • John Pearson, ER Nurse, Alameda Health System Chapter President, SEIU 1021

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Read more about their organizing here:


Joe DeManuelle-Hall is a staff writer and organizer at Labor Notes.
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