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On March 8, in Worcester, Mass., St. Vincent Hospital nurses launched an indefinite strike to demand safe staffing and more affordable healthcare at a time when nurse-to-patient ratios have increased. Since the beginning of the pandemic, nurses have filed more than 500 reports over concerns for patient safety. More than 100 nurses have left the facility pursuing other jobs due to high healthcare costs and grueling, non-stop hours.
Despite record profits, Texas-based Tenet Healthcare, which owns St. Vincent, has failed to concede on these key issues in over 17 months of contract negotiations. On Jan. 28, management offered its “last, best, and final” offer. This forced the 800 nurses, who are unionized with the Massachusetts Nurses Association, to hold a strike authorization vote.
12/13/2020 5:47:25 AM
Frances G. Steward, 84, passed away at 5:02am on Friday, December 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on February 9, 1936, in Brighton, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Mellenthin) Caffery. She married Louis C. Steward, Sr. on July 18, 1952, in Cottage Hills, and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2005. Survivors include two sons and daughters in law: Louis “Chuck” and Sharon Steward of Cottage Hills, Terry and Angel Steward of Cottage Hills, five grandchildren and their spouses: Kenneth and Annette Steward, Keith and Amy Steward, Korey and Kim Steward, Kyle and Megan Steward, Kayla and Dan Friedel, five great grandchildren: Jacob Steward, Avery Steward, Kendyll Steward, Parker Steward, Tanner Steward, a sister: Mary Barks of Wood River, a brother and sister in law: James and Pat Caffery of Godfrey, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.