by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
The impact of technology in healthcare was a major focus of discussion for AFT Healthcares program and policy council, which met May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. Frontline health professionals are critical to the successful adoption of health information technology, and... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
Members of District 1199C of the National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees AFSCME, AFL-CIO ratified a four-year contract agreement with Hahnemann University Hospital that calls for a 16.8 percent increase in wages and benefits. Click here by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
For the second year in a row, the AFT has been able to negotiate a reduction in the rates that local affiliates pay for occupational liability insurance. In July, the rate will drop to 40 cents per member per month, a 10-cent reduction from last year. In 2007, the... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
Psychologists Recommend Staying Calm in Uncertain Times WASHINGTON, June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As talk of falling housing prices, rising consumer debt and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nations economic health, the American Psychological... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 1, 2008 | Local News
This is a tremendous victory for public schools, educators and children. The legislation authorizes $6.4 billion annually to help state and school districts address school conditions that compromise learning and teaching. The bill also creates more than 100,000...