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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers are voting yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. Stand with the PPWI healthcare workers who are organizing a union by signing this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stand-with-the-workers-of-planned-parenthood-wisconsin-who-are-organizing-a-union?

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers are voting yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. Stand with the PPWI healthcare workers who are organizing a union by signing this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stand-with-the-workers-of-planned-parenthood-wisconsin-who-are-organizing-a-union?

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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-state-legislators-safe-staffing-quality-healthcare

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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-state-legislators-safe-staffing-quality-healthcare

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How the American Rescue Plan Helps Wisconsin

The American Rescue Plan. Finally, we’re seeing another round of COVID relief. Last time, with the CARES Act, employers and large corporations received a significant benefit while regular people were left needing more. Things are a little bit different this time. Here are 20 ways the American Rescue Plan supports working people, per the AFL-CIO. Additionally, check out what we can expect in Wisconsin as a result of this bill

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Remembering Pioneering African American Heroes of Healthcare in Honor of Black History Month

February 1st marks the beginning of Black History month in the United States. It is a time when we remember and reflect on the achievements of individuals of color who have made contributions and sacrifices for the betterment of our society. This year is a year like no other in the long history of celebrating Black History. We continue to see social inequities and social injustices impacting our Black and brown communities. During this pandemic we also continue to see a disproportionate infection rate of Covid-19 and number of Covid-19 related deaths in our Black and brown communities.

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Nurses & Health Professionals Applaud Statewide Mask Mandate

For Immediate Release:

July 30, 2020

WISCONSIN -- Following Governor Evers’ statewide order requiring masks or face coverings while indoors, healthcare workers across the state enthusiastically support this commonsense action to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Jeff Weber, RN and President of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals said, “This action is necessary and long overdue. A public health emergency like COVID-19 requires a coordinated public response, and we all have a role to play if we’re serious about saving lives. This order is the right thing to do and demonstrates a respect for the courage and conviction displayed by every healthcare worker who has been doing their part throughout this pandemic to keep our society healthy. We cannot beat this alone.”


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COVID-19 Resources for WFNHP Members

This is a running list of resources for our WFNHP members and all healthcare workers to help get through these trying times.

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WFNHP Press Coverage Related to COVID-19

Here's where you can find all the WFNHP press coverage regarding COVID-19.

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Employer Responses to WFNHP Demands Re: COVID-19

We have requested a list of information and offered recommended actions for each employer to take to protect WFNHP members. We have received some responses to those requests and have compiled the answers and policiies from your employers.

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