These Washington nurses want their hospital to be more like Oregon

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, picketed for higher wages and safer staffing ratios compared to hospitals in Oregon. The chronic understaffing issue post-pandemic has led to concerns about patient care and nurse well-being. The nurses' union has filed numerous complaints related to staffing issues, highlighting dangerous working conditions. Negotiations for a new contract have been ongoing with management, with hopes of reaching a fair agreement soon. The nurses are advocating for mandated staffing ratios and better pay to retain staff and ensure quality care.

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