WNYC, November 2, 2011, Wednesday

WNYC

November 2, 2011, Wednesday

WNYC (full article)

Nurses Vote on Possible Strike to Break Negotiating Deadlock


Rebecca Givan, a professor at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, said many nurses would have a hard time absorbing any increased costs, because they’re often the sole bread-winner in their households — especially in the current economy.

“If only one adult in the household is working, the need for affordable healthcare from that one person’s employer becomes more acute,” Givan said.