HOSPITAL WORKERS STRIKE IN WATSONVILLE VS

WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WORKERS WENT ON STRIKE WEDNESDAY. THE CAREGIVERS WANT IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS AND SAY HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT IS NOT PUTTING PATIENT CARE FIRST. THEY CLAIM THE ADMINISTRATION VALUES PROFITS ABOVE PATIENT CARE. THE WORKERS ARE ALSO ASKING FOR A STRONGER HEALTH PLAN FOR RETIREES. A GROUP OF WORKERS MARCHED AROUND THE HOSPITAL DURING STORM CONDITIONS ON WEDNESDAY.