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Medical Techs Strike At St. Charles Hospitals In Central Oregon

The nonprofit system warns that the strike by the 150-member work group “threatens public health and safety of the community,” but fails to persuade a federal judge to bar the walkout.

Mar 3, 2021
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Union Thrust Among Health Care Workers Extends Beyond Hospitals

May 28, 2019
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Union Upset About Elimination of Periodontal Hygiene Classification

The organization’s 17 periodontal hygienists are still at work, but earning less -- and may not be able to take care of their longtime patients

Nov 19, 2013

Kaiser Eliminates Periodontal Hygienists

Demonstration Planned to Protest Decision to Place Profits Over Dependable, Quality Patient Care

Nov 11, 2013

Periodontal Hygienists, Kaiser Likely to Face Arbitration Over Union Contract

April 26, 2013 – Jackie Farlinger-King has worked for Kaiser Permanente as a periodontal hygienist – treating only patients with gum disease – since the mid-1980s, and has been a hygienist with Kaiser for 32 years.

Apr 25, 2013