Your vote is your voice

AFT President Randi Weingarten’s latest column outlines the urgency of using our voices—our votes—in this life-changing election, when we will make a choice “between President Donald Trump, who has trafficked in chaos, fear, lies and division, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who seeks to reverse Trump’s failures on COVID-19 and the economy, and to unite and uplift the American people.” Besides the four crises we face—a pandemic, an economic crisis, racism and a climate emergency—democracy itself is on the ballot, as Trump continues to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election.

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Join the OFNHP Social Justice Committee!

"We denounce police brutality and racial injustice and announce affirmatively and unequivocally that Black Lives Matter." - OFNHP's Executive Board, Wednesday, June 24, 2020

OFNHP has established a new social justice committee to coordinate our efforts as a union to stand up for Black Lives. Join us in shaping the work of our union on issues like criminal justice reform, racial disparities in health, and so much more! Check the events calendar for meeting dates. Email itsmyunion@ofnhp.org to get involved.

 

Upcoming KP Retirement Workshops

OFNHP will host four workshops in October on Reitiring from KP. These virtiual workshops will be contucted via Zoom and lead by Christina Kaoh from the Alliance of Health Care Unions. 

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Zoom-In: Local PPE Production Now!

COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country, but due to alarming inaction at all levels of government, our communities are no more prepared now than we were three months ago. Hospitals and clinics are once again scrambling for crucial supplies like respirators, masks, gowns, and gloves–with potentially dangerous consequences.

Healthcare workers should not have to choose between our health and our livelihoods! Join our video teach-in for supporters on Monday, August 3, at 6:30 pm to learn more about our campaign to kickstart local PPE production and get involved!

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