A NUMBER OF NURSES DEMONSTRATED IN FRONT OF WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON THURSDAY. THE 275 NURSES HAD BEEN NEGOTIATING A NEW CONTRACT SINCE FEBRUARY. THE PROTEST WAS NOT HELD ABOUT SALARY OR BENEFITS, BUT A REQUEST FOR MORE HELP. THE NURSES SAY THE ADMINISTRATION’S PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING LOW-STAFFING RATIOS COMPROMISES PATIENT CARE.
