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The CEO-to-worker pay gap is now 351-to-1. In 1965, the ratio was 21-to-1. Trickle down economics is nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich bankers and wealthy executives.

Could not agree more with assertion, "Resilience has been weaponized as a tool to blame individual nurses for failing to manage “self care” and developing burnout." Agree it's "not acceptable to blame individual nurses...for systemic problems." #Truth #Time4Change

Instead of: no one wants to work anymore. Try: no one wants to be exploited anymore.

As #FMLA turn turns 30🎉, we must remember the fight is not over. MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE! 44% of workers are not protected under FMLA, the definition of ”family” is not inclusive, and leave is unpaid, leaving many unable to take it. EXPAND #FMLA and make #PaidLeaveforAll! Thread:

The same Republicans complaining about the deficit voted for $1.9 trillion in tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy and corporations. Their hypocrisy is staggering.

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Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based on how many people are housed and clothed and fed?

As we honor #BHM and those who have been at the forefront of Black liberation and racial equality, we pay tribute to #BlackWomen who have led the fight for justice and equality at work. Today we honor Hattie Canty, one of the greatest strike leaders in US history. #UnionStrong

As usual Chris Friese, RN, PhD is asking the right questions. Solutions to the #healthcare #staffing crisis are known: better ratios, better compensation, respect, safe work environments. CEOs could put all that in place today. The question is, why don't they?

Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based on how many people are housed and clothed and fed?

Great to see more members of Congress recognize the importance of #PaidLeave. Let's look to successful programs in the states to inspire a strong national plan for #PaidLeaveForAll! bit.ly/3ZGg4ZR

Passing a comprehensive paid leave program is how we can honor the history of caregiving by Black, Brown, and Indigenous women. Let's make it happen this Women's History Month. #PaidLeave #WomensRights

Medicaid expansion is a monumental investment that will save lives and bring our state $521 million a month in federal dollars. Read about the long road to make this happen in North Carolina: newsweek.com/governor-big-w…

Recruiting for NC Works for Health study in Orange County on a great spring day. Unemployed? Come check it out! NIH Health Disparities UNC School of Nursing

ICYMI from diversitydatakids: Working women are less likely than working men to be eligible and afford 6 weeks of #FMLA by 4 percentage points. This margin grows to 10 points when comparing working mothers to working fathers. The time is now for #PaidLeave. bit.ly/3nVC05V

In our study, we identified gaps and omissions in Home Health Care (HHC) practices that contributed to unmet patient and caregiver needs during transitions from HHC to independence at home and propose recommendations to improve them! UNC School of Nursing Tyra Girdwood sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The #NCWorks Commission visited the Capital Area WD #NCWorksNextGen youth center in Raleigh today. NextGen programs help young people overcome barriers to education & employment. capitalareancworks.com/job-seekers/yo… #WorkforceWednesday

~1.6 million working North Carolinians have 🚫#PaidSickDays. When they or their loved ones get sick, they must take unpaid time off and often face retaliation, including being fired. We demand #PaidSickDays so we can care for ourselves & families!

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