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Living in the USA

Our Biggest Ever Healthcare Strike: Harold Meyerson; plus the 'Fabulous Failure' of Bill Clinton: Nelson Lichtenstein

Oct 6, 2023
Harold Meyerson comments on the largest healthcare strike in US history, while Nelson Lichtenstein explains Bill Clinton's turn to the right. California's ethnic group politics and a new solar energy project in Minnesota are also discussed.
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  • The healthcare worker strike in California highlighted issues such as low staffing levels and burnout among healthcare staff.
  • California's demographic changes and ethnic diversity play a significant role in the state's political landscape.

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Healthcare workers strike in California

California saw the largest strike of healthcare workers in American history, with 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente participating. The strike, which also took place in other states, was organized by a coalition of eight unions, including SEIU. The strike highlighted issues such as low staffing levels and burnout among healthcare staff.

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