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Thousands of ‘overworked’ nurses walk off the job

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2 years ago

September 13, 2022

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Around 15,000 nurses in Minnesota have launched three-days of strike action

Nurses across the U.S. have spoken out about poor pay and conditions as they walk off their jobs for three days.

Many nurses have issued warnings about a healthcare system, which has been battered during the pandemic.

Nurses walked off the job on Monday in seven health places, where they were heard chanting slogans like “Patients before Profits”.

The stoppages are likely to affect 16 hospitals across Minnesota. The walkout was planned by the Minnesota Nurses Association.

“Hospital executives have already driven nurses away from the bedside by their refusal to solve the crises of staffing and retention in our hospitals,” a spokesperson for the union said.

The U.S. is understood to have lost 37,000 healthcare workers since February 2020, as the pandemic put downward pressure on the system.

Lawmakers have responded to the disruptions, with Senator Bernie Sanders describing the nurses as “the backbone of our health care system”.

“I stand in solidarity with the 15,000 nurses on strike this week fighting for safer care, fair scheduling, and higher wages. They understand what’s best for their patients,” he said.

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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26 mins ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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10 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

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Trump and Biden agree to a double debate showdown

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10 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden have agreed to participate in two debates in June and September.

On this episode of Ticker Hot Shots – Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden agree to a double debate, Trump backs AUKUS, MacDonalds creates a price friendly meal and Prince Harry faces the financial music. #featured #trending #hotshots