Americans’ favorable feelings toward unions hits highest point since 1965
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
After witnessing a surge in union activity among long-term care workers this summer, operators may not be surprised to learn that Americans’ support of labor unions has hit its highest point since 1965.
Ignite seeks to stand out with pursuit of Joint Commission accreditation
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
A skilled nursing facility operated by Ignite Medical Resorts is the first in the state of Oklahoma to receive accreditation by The Joint Commission.
Pandemic disruptions, stubborn trends slow job recovery for some older workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
Recent improvements in the labor market have not applied to some older workers. From stubborn trends to pandemic disruptions, senior women, Blacks and Hispanics as groups have not yet regained lost ground.
Business briefs, Sept. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
Senior living CEOs discuss their decisions to “go gray” — and reactions … Jobless claims total 232,000, the lowest level in two months … HUD publishes FY 2023 fair market rents … USCIS...
4 NY nursing homes reach three-year union deal as 5 others keep negotiating
Sep 01, 2022
A summer of union action has reaped a three-year contract for workers at four nursing facilities in western New York state, whereas talks have stalled and a strike is planned for employees at five others.
DC Circuit rules against nurses’ union suit to speed OSHA healthcare rule
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2022
A bid to force OSHA to quickly and permanently enact a proposed rule to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19 has been defeated.
St. Louis, MO-based EmpowerMe Wellness, said its integration with Austin, TX-based ONR will make the company one of the largest providers of therapy services for the senior living industry.
Geriatric workforce funding in Senate bill ‘far too low,’ provider group says
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2022
To reverse its ongoing staffing crisis, the long-term care sector is going to need heftier financial support than the Senate is proposing for 2023, industry advocate LeadingAge said Thursday.
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2022
Ziegler closes $197M+ financing for Outlook at Windhaven Forefront Living … Related Affordable, St. Mary Development Corp. unveil full renovation of Biltmore Towers in Ohio … Resort Lifestyle Communities...
Gallup: U.S. workers continue to push back retirement age
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 04, 2022
Americans are retiring four years later than they did three decades ago, and active workers are increasingly pushing back their retirement date as well. The trends may continue, according to an analysis...