The Healthcare Workforce Crisis
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming Policy Hearings
JULY
21
The Healthcare Workforce Crisis
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 3:30 p.m.
At the request of Senator Fontana, Senator Lindsey Williams, along with SEIU Healthcare PA, we will be holding a hearing to discuss the patterns of understaffing, poor pay and occupational segregation; moreover, we will deliberate on solutions for safe staffing levels, lifting wages & protections for caregivers, workplace safety, union security, and positively increasing patient health outcomes. We will be joined by co-hosts Leader Costa, Senator Brewster, and House of Representatives Allegheny County Delegation Chair Representative Austin Davis.
The meeting’s location will be held at the Allegheny County Courthouse – Gold Room, 436 Grant Street, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and virtually via Zoom. You can register for the hearing ahead of time at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdu2qqzIuH9BVkKC17MVVzSGcMJAjGJn1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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