Westerly Hospital UNAP Fights Layoffs 

Westerly Hospital UNAP members are fighting back against their Hospital's reckless decision to layoff and reduce the hours of several dozen nurses and other health care workers.  Local presidents Jan Salsich and Judy Lawrence have been working tirelessly to protect the rights of their members since the Hospital announced the drastic cuts.  Local 5075 president Jan Salsich, RN, stated, "We are always concerned about patient care and safety.  These cuts are going to make it harder and harder for us to ensure that our patients get the best possible care.

Read these reports from the Westerly Sun:

Employees Protest Layoffs, Staff Changes (May 27, 2011)

Hospital Unions Planning Protest (May 21, 2011)

Hospital Layoffs:  A lot of tears, and a lot of memories (May 18, 2011)