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New Report Focuses on Health and Safety of the Healthcare Workforce

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In March, SEIU Healthcare sponsored a report released, “Through the Eyes of the Workforce: Creating Joy, Meaning, and Safer Health Care,” which focuses on improving the health and safety of the healthcare workforce.

We're Taking Corbett to Court to Protect Public Health

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On Monday, April 1st, our union, community health nurses and a group of legislators filed a lawsuit against the Corbett Administration to prevent the closure of 26 public centers and the elimination of 73 Department of Health positions including 26 community health nurses.

Influenza Vaccination and Masking - Know the Facts

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Because hospitals are being asked to begin to publicly report their flu vaccination rates in 2013, some are requiring vaccination or wearing a surgical mask as a condition of employment. Is the goal numbers or actual public protection?

2012 Quality Care Summit Presentations

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Download the powerpoint presentations from our 2012 Quality Care Summit, entitled "Partnering for Quality, Training and Workplace Safety."

2012 Study Examines the Causes and Effects of Nurse Burnout

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A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania supports what thousands of nurses have known since day one - that inadequate staffing leads to nurse burnout which leads to lower patient outcomes.