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A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL BY 2025

WEBWHEREAS, the current healthcare system lacks accountability for patient outcomes and the ability to prioritize the health of people in normal times, as evidenced by the United …

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Long-term care nurses in New Jersey triumph in union win

WEBLong-term care nurses in New Jersey triumph in union win. For two decades, Lisa Tshefu found joy in her work at The Harborage, a 245-bed long-term …

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Structural Inequities in Healthcare

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the inequitable outcomes of healthcare in the United States for groups most likely to experience poverty. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, …

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ADDRESSING STAFFING SHORTAGES IN THE HEALTHCARE …

WEBWHEREAS, violence against healthcare workers is a serious and growing problem exacerbated by inadequate staffing. Healthcare and social services workers experience …

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Nutrition Standards in Schools American Federation of Teachers

WEBAFT members are on the frontlines of promoting, making and serving healthy school meals to students across the country. Since their introduction in January 2012, AFT has voiced …

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Healthcare Staffing Shortage Task Force Report

WEBIn response, delegates to the American Federation of Teachers’ biennial national convention in July 2022 passed a pointed resolution, “ Addressing Staffing Shortages in …

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Health Hub: Mental Health American Federation of Teachers

WEBMental Health information is crucial to each of our members and affiliates for several reasons. It equips all personnel on the basic tenets of mental health care and …

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Assistant Superintendent HRS

WEB765 Broad Street • Newark, New Jersey 07102 • 973-733-8748 • www.nps.k12.nj.us Where Passion Meets Progress Roger León Superintendent Dr. …

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Improving Health Outcomes

WEBWhat Healthcare Workers Can Do. While voter participation across the nation has improved, 33 percent of eligible voters did not vote in the 2020 election and half did not …

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School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs)

WEBWhat is a school-based health center?District employees, like occupational therapists, social workers and school nurses, often provide health services for students in their …

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Eating Disorders American Federation of Teachers

WEBEating disorders can severely impact school performance because of the combination of nutritional and mental health issues. Students with eating disorders often have problems …

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Support Healthcare Workers and Patients Impacted by Abortion …

WEBWHEREAS, a broad array of health professionals, including doctors, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, techs and pharmacists are on the …

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CREATING A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT PUTS PATIENT CARE …

WEBWHEREAS, there is a need to reclaim the promise of quality healthcare to fulfill our collective moral responsibility to provide access to all; andWHEREAS, the U.S. …

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Bringing healthcare benefits over the finish line for part-time faculty

WEBThis year, the California Federation of Teachers celebrated a historic win: state-funded healthcare benefits for part-time community college faculty. For educators …

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Every child needs a school nurse American Federation of Teachers

WEBAn increasingly complex range of chronic illnesses plagues children today. About 1 in 3 children is obese.About 1 in 10 kids has asthma, which is also the leading cause of …

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Oregon governor signs historic safe staffing bill into law

WEBOregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2697 into law on Aug. 15, marking a historic win for healthcare workers and patients. The safe staffing legislation …

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Improving Care of LGBTQ People of Color

WEBFew care team members have received training in how to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning and/or queer (LGBTQ) people of color. All too often, …

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Women’s Mental Health Facts & Resources American Federation …

WEBMarch is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate women but also to appreciate the unique struggles and challenges women face in their everyday lives. One …

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Serving the Medically Fragile Child in the

WEB2 AFT Included in the IDEA is the founding principle of the least restrictive environment (LRE): • To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children …

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Nurses strike for equity and patient safety at PeaceHealth

WEBMore than 90 registered nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Health who are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association are holding a limited duration …

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Creating a Healthy Community

WEBCreating Opportunities. MetroHealth is a unique partner in that it is a community hospital, and addressing the social determinants of health—such as affordable quality housing …

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Know Your Rights: Reasonable Accommodations under the …

WEBexecutive orders, and the flexibility of your employer, you may have the option of taking paid or unpaid leave in this situation. 6. Am I entitled to a reasonable accommodation based …

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A Message to Our Students from America’s Educators

WEBDeborah Tully - Director of Professional Issues, Ohio Federation of Teachers. We teach to prepare our young people for their future—hopefully, for a better future. We teach to …

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