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- 1Hospice East Bay workers launch week-long strike▼Hospice East Bay workers begin 7-day strike amid contract dispute
Workers at Hospice East Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area have begun a seven-day strike amid an unresolved contract dispute. The walkout affects staff caring for terminally ill patients, and the strike is expected to last a full week unless negotiations with management produce an agreement. The dispute centers on the terms of a new labor contract.
- 2Ocean State Job Lot and Care Plus NJ open seasonal hiring▼NOW HIRING: Ocean State Job Lot and Care Plus NJ recruit for seasonal and health care roles
Ocean State Job Lot and Care Plus New Jersey are recruiting workers, with the discount retailer seeking seasonal staff and the health care provider filling clinical and support roles. The hiring push comes as employers across New Jersey staff up ahead of the holiday season and amid continued demand for health care workers. Job seekers in the region are being encouraged to apply directly through the companies.
- 3Federal employee health premiums to rise by double digits again▼Federal employees’ health insurance premiums to rise by double digits for third straight year
Health insurance premiums for US federal employees are set to increase by double digits for the third consecutive year, according to Government Executive. The continued steep rises in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program add to cost pressures on federal workers, whose premiums have already climbed sharply over the past two years. The news is drawing attention amid broader concern about rising health care costs across the country.