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Travel
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How federal layoffs are impacting national parks, from reduced hours to safety fears

National parks face service disruptions this season due to federal layoffs and staffing challenges.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago
Environment

Have a trip to a California national park planned? What to know as staff changes

California national parks face busy summer season with staffing shortages leading to potential overcrowding and safety risks.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How federal layoffs are impacting national parks, from reduced hours to safety fears

National parks face service disruptions this season due to federal layoffs and staffing challenges.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago
Environment

Have a trip to a California national park planned? What to know as staff changes

California national parks face busy summer season with staffing shortages leading to potential overcrowding and safety risks.
more#national-parks
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion

The National Park Service faces severe staffing shortages, impacting services and visitor experiences during the busy vacation season.
#healthcare-workforce
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Mental health

Doctor, Nurse Shortages Persist in Rural Areas Years After COVID

Rural hospitals are severely struggling to maintain staff due to difficulties in hiring physicians exacerbated by the pandemic.
fromKqed
10 months ago
California

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.
Mental health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Doctor, Nurse Shortages Persist in Rural Areas Years After COVID

Rural hospitals are severely struggling to maintain staff due to difficulties in hiring physicians exacerbated by the pandemic.
fromKqed
10 months ago
California

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.
more#healthcare-workforce
#national-weather-service
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices are critically understaffed amid surge in severe weather

Staffing shortages in the National Weather Service are critically impacting weather forecasting and public safety during severe weather events.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

Suspensions of weather balloon launches by the National Weather Service may critically impact weather forecasting quality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Washington Nationals

Weather Service Prepares for Degraded Operations' Amid Trump Cuts

The National Weather Service is facing severe staffing shortages that may significantly impact forecast updates and weather services.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices are critically understaffed amid surge in severe weather

Staffing shortages in the National Weather Service are critically impacting weather forecasting and public safety during severe weather events.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

Suspensions of weather balloon launches by the National Weather Service may critically impact weather forecasting quality.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Washington Nationals

Weather Service Prepares for Degraded Operations' Amid Trump Cuts

The National Weather Service is facing severe staffing shortages that may significantly impact forecast updates and weather services.
more#national-weather-service
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Man found dead inside holding cell at NYC courthouse: cops

A man died in a holding cell at Brooklyn Criminal Court shortly before his scheduled arraignment, amid ongoing health issues and repeated postponements.
#public-safety
US news
fromAxios
2 months ago

Layoffs at federal weather and climate agency threaten forecasts

NOAA is facing staffing shortages, resulting in service cuts across multiple weather and climate-related divisions.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Staff shortage at U.S. Forest Service hampers Southland wildfire response, locals say

Forest Service staffing shortages hinder firefighting efforts in Southern California, impacting public safety significantly and increasing reliance on state and municipal agencies.
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago
Austin

EMS station renovations improve conditions for an industry with a high attrition rate - Austin Monitor

Austin-Travis County EMS still faces staffing shortages despite slight improvements, largely due to low pay and a high turnover rate.
Retention issues persist as the bulk of resignations occur within the first five years, exacerbated by insufficient wages.
US news
fromAxios
2 months ago

Layoffs at federal weather and climate agency threaten forecasts

NOAA is facing staffing shortages, resulting in service cuts across multiple weather and climate-related divisions.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

Staff shortage at U.S. Forest Service hampers Southland wildfire response, locals say

Forest Service staffing shortages hinder firefighting efforts in Southern California, impacting public safety significantly and increasing reliance on state and municipal agencies.
fromAustin Monitor
7 months ago
Austin

EMS station renovations improve conditions for an industry with a high attrition rate - Austin Monitor

Austin-Travis County EMS still faces staffing shortages despite slight improvements, largely due to low pay and a high turnover rate.
Retention issues persist as the bulk of resignations occur within the first five years, exacerbated by insufficient wages.
more#public-safety
#university-of-california
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Thousands of UC healthcare and research employees go on strike

UC healthcare and technical workers strike for better staffing and rights.
Negotiations between UC and the UPTE union remain unresolved amid staff concerns.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Thousands of University of California workers go on strike alleging unfair bargaining tactics

University of California workers strike over unfair labor practices and staffing shortages, impacting nearly 60,000 employees.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Thousands of UC healthcare and research employees go on strike

UC healthcare and technical workers strike for better staffing and rights.
Negotiations between UC and the UPTE union remain unresolved amid staff concerns.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Thousands of University of California workers go on strike alleging unfair bargaining tactics

University of California workers strike over unfair labor practices and staffing shortages, impacting nearly 60,000 employees.
more#university-of-california
#faa
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC crash, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades

Hundreds of FAA employees were terminated without cause, exacerbating staffing shortages in federal aviation and raising safety concerns.
JavaScript
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

FAA chief 'concerned' about hiring enough air traffic controllers. Here are 9 things to know before applying to the stressful but high-paying job.

FAA faces significant air traffic controller staffing shortages affecting safety and service; recruitment efforts are critical to meet demand for air traffic management.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash

FAA faces significant workforce reductions, exacerbating existing staffing shortages in air traffic control.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed

Over 90% of U.S. air traffic control facilities are understaffed, risking safety despite a traditionally safe air travel system.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

JD Vance backs Trump's DEI claims after D.C. plane crash

Vance links air traffic controller shortages to DEI policies, while others highlight COVID-19 as the primary contributing factor.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC crash, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades

Hundreds of FAA employees were terminated without cause, exacerbating staffing shortages in federal aviation and raising safety concerns.
JavaScript
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

FAA chief 'concerned' about hiring enough air traffic controllers. Here are 9 things to know before applying to the stressful but high-paying job.

FAA faces significant air traffic controller staffing shortages affecting safety and service; recruitment efforts are critical to meet demand for air traffic management.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump fires hundreds of federal aviation workers weeks after deadly crash

FAA faces significant workforce reductions, exacerbating existing staffing shortages in air traffic control.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed

Over 90% of U.S. air traffic control facilities are understaffed, risking safety despite a traditionally safe air travel system.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

JD Vance backs Trump's DEI claims after D.C. plane crash

Vance links air traffic controller shortages to DEI policies, while others highlight COVID-19 as the primary contributing factor.
more#faa
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

'System is just not working,' says patient pushing for Ontario election to re-focus on ER wait times | CBC News

Ontario's emergency room waits and closures need urgent political attention, as highlighted by patient experiences.
Post-pandemic healthcare challenges have intensified, revealing significant issues in emergency services across Ontario.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As the N.Y.P.D. Struggles to Rein In Overtime, Officers Leave the Force

The NYPD's overtime costs exceed $1 billion, benefiting some officers financially while causing strain on many others.
#nhs
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

53,000 NHS staff off sick as Streeting can't rule out patients in corridors next year

NHS staff shortages are impacting patient care severely in the UK, with 53,000 off sick in one week.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates

NHS England condemns excessive overtime pay for consultants, stressing the importance of taxpayer money being spent wisely.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

53,000 NHS staff off sick as Streeting can't rule out patients in corridors next year

NHS staff shortages are impacting patient care severely in the UK, with 53,000 off sick in one week.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates

NHS England condemns excessive overtime pay for consultants, stressing the importance of taxpayer money being spent wisely.
more#nhs
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
New York City

'Deliberate indifference': The Supreme Court standard that requires prisoners to prove mindset to win Eighth Amendment claims

Minnesota's Correctional Facilities face severe issues, particularly Rush City, known for violence, assaults, and a culture of brutality among staff.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Berkeley is addressing staffing shortages but has yet to fully implement all audit recommendations, affecting service delivery and community impact.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Nurses blast San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital, HCA over staffing shortages

Registered nurses protested against staffing shortages at Good Samaritan Hospital, claiming patient care quality is compromised due to management prioritizing profits.
#mental-health
fromFast Company
6 months ago
California

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
California

Why thousands of California mental health workers are striking

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California are on strike over severe staff shortages and increased workloads.
Striking workers demand better staffing to improve care quality and reduce burnout among mental health professionals.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health professionals could go on strike Monday

Kaiser mental health professionals are planning a strike due to unresolved staffing issues and insufficient support.
more#mental-health
#new-york-city
fromGrub Street
6 months ago
NYC food

What Happened to All the Health Inspectors?

New York City's restaurant inspectors are critically under-staffed, causing major stress for restaurant owners due to delayed inspections.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

New pay increase for Family Court support magistrates announced

New York City Family Court increases support magistrate pay to attract qualified candidates amid staffing shortages.
fromGrub Street
6 months ago
NYC food

What Happened to All the Health Inspectors?

New York City's restaurant inspectors are critically under-staffed, causing major stress for restaurant owners due to delayed inspections.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

New pay increase for Family Court support magistrates announced

New York City Family Court increases support magistrate pay to attract qualified candidates amid staffing shortages.
more#new-york-city
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Conditions at Georgia Prisons Violate Constitution, Justice Dept. Says

Georgia's prison system is under investigation for severe constitutional violations, amidst increasing violence and critical staffing shortages.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
Boston

Boston City Council to review residency requirements for city workers

Boston officials are considering changing the residency requirement for city employees due to rising living costs and staffing issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Burned-out firefighters are fleeing the US Forest Service amid labor disputes: We are decimated'

The US Forest Service is facing urgent calls for reform to combat high burnout and staffing shortages among federal wildland firefighters.
fromSecuritymagazine
8 months ago
Information security

Better together: Humans and tech scale physical security capabilities

Global spending on private security is projected to nearly double by 2028, highlighting a growing need for trained professionals amid significant shortages.
fromNextgov.com
9 months ago
Business

Gen Z is underrepresented in the federal workforce. Here's how some experts would fix that

The lengthy process and stigma associated with federal job applications deter young public service graduates, causing a shortage of younger workers in federal agencies.
Medicine
fromKqed
9 months ago

Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals | KQED

Challenges in finding suitable care facilities for patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions due to staffing shortages.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
10 months ago

Healthcare workers rally for fair contract amid staffing crisis at Coney Island hospital * Brooklyn Paper

Healthcare workers and allies demand fair contract due to high turnover and staffing shortages at NYC Health + Hospitals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Health-care sector turns to temporary foreign workers to help relieve staffing shortages | CBC News

Health-care sector in Canada increasingly relies on temporary foreign workers due to persistent staffing shortages post-pandemic.
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