Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
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Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
Frontline nurses and healthcare workers at Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals, all owned by HCA Healthcare, have won a major tentative agreement for a union contract that would help ensure retention, recruitment and recognition of staff to protect quality patient care. Dozens of workers from the three facilities held a spirited rally in front of Sunrise … [Read more...] about Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
While the narrative is that some kids "fail" at school, the reality is that the traditional classroom can fail struggling students. This is the conclusion that many parents, students, and educators in Nevada are reaching after witnessing the struggles taking place in classrooms around the state. The rigidity of the standard classroom makes learning difficult for some … [Read more...] about The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
How Did Vegas Survive the Pandemic?
We all thought that the internet and the online casino sector was the end of Vegas as we knew it. Instead, the online gaming sector has simply made Vegas and all that it offers of bigger interest to the serious casino gamers out there. It’s still the place that many want to visit… and much more than simply a bucket list item. What happened during the pandemic With less … [Read more...] about How Did Vegas Survive the Pandemic?
Unprecedented Times: Examining The Psychological and Financial Fallout
Mental health issues in America have been on the rise in recent years, with economic inequality being a significant contributing factor. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, individuals living in areas with higher levels of economic inequality tend to have higher rates of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Effects Of Economic … [Read more...] about Unprecedented Times: Examining The Psychological and Financial Fallout