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By VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
Hundreds of healthcare workers held a Labor Day rally Monday, September 4 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. San Diego area elected officials, community members, and labor unions joined the rally.
Organized by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), the rally featured speeches from healthcare professionals, elected officials, and labor leaders who addressed the current challenges faced by workers in California and highlighted the urgent need for improved working conditions, better support systems, and increased investment in the healthcare workforce.
After years of unsafe staffing and being on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, healthcare workers at giant, wealthy systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Fresenius Kidney Care, and other corporations, have been dealing with burnout and leaving the industry, leading to significant staffing shortages.
The events also emphasized the vital importance of labor unions in advocating for fair wages and better working conditions to support the well-being of all workers. For more information, visit www.seiu-uhw.org.
