Year: 2007
Recent News Coverage: Lawrence lays off 40 workers, More pink slips due in attempt to trim budget
Layoff of Public Health Nurses in Lawrence Will Jeopardize City’s Public Health Program
Lawrence, Mass.—The decision by the City of Lawrence today to lay off two of its public health nurses is a shortsighted and dangerous decision that will leave the already understaffed… Read more »
Recent News Coverage: Christmas layoffs will slow city services; Total of 42 workers sent home yesterday
Recent News Coverage: Workers Laid Off One Week Before Christmas
40 Employees Let Go In Lawrence
Layoff of Public Health Nurses in Lawrence Will Jeopardize City’s Public Health Program
Lawrence, Mass.—The decision by the City of Lawrence today to lay off two of its public health nurses is a shortsighted and dangerous decision that will leave the already understaffed… Read more »
The importance of union meetings
From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterNovember/December 2007 Edition
Chemical exposures on the job may be linked to diseases in nurses
First ever national survey finds widespread exposure to chemicals and radiation and almost no mandatory workplace health protections WASHINGTON — A first ever national survey of nurses’ exposures to chemicals,… Read more »
OSHA finds workplace hazards at Brockton Hospital
Hospital asked to take immediate steps to improve conditions, protect workforce From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterNovember/December 2007 Edition In response to a complaint filed by the MNA on behalf of… Read more »
Marlborough Hospital Nurses OK New Contract
By Matt Lynch/Daily News staffWed Dec 12, 2007, 03:09 PM EST
Testimony and Commentary from the State House Hearing on H. 2059
On Oct. 24th, the Public Health Committee held a public hearing on The Patient Safety Act, H. 2059, legislation to set safe patient limits on nurses patient assignments and to… Read more »
