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Santa Barbara Nurses Campaign to Unionize in Southern California

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What happened

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Nurses in Santa Barbara are campaigning to join Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 121RN. The nurses are seeking better wages, stronger benefits, safer staffing, and a greater voice in how their organizations operate. This effort is occurring amid Santa Barbara’s high cost of living.

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Why it matters

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The unionization campaign highlights staffing and cost pressures within the healthcare sector. The nurses are part of a larger group of 1,300 registered nurses across Cottage Health’s campuses in the region.

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Who's involved

  • Southern CaliforniaThe geographic region where the nurses provide services and the union operates.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ventura CountySpeculative

    Ventura County might see increased operational expenses due to rising labor costs and staffing demands in the local healthcare sector.

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