Commonwealth Health Professionals

Governor Rendell's Budget Gets it Right!

Governor Rendell has proposed a budget that increases funding in the agencies where state nurses work and provide care everyday, by closing corporate tax loopholes so big businesses pay their fair share.

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Commonwealth Nurses and Doctors Hone Lobby Skills for 2010 Budget

Lobby Training Nurses and doctors from state facilities came to Harrisburg on March 24th and 25th to learn more about how the budget process works, how to effectively lobby our legislators for more funding for patient care, and how to be an advocate for quality public services in our communities.

In attendance were, Dr. Sara Warren, retired; Deb Askey, RN, SCI-Houtzdale; Denise Lasinsky, RN, Hollidaysburg Vet Home; Kenneth Dodson, RN, Hollidaysburg Vet Home; Rhonda Wilkinson, RN, Soldiers & Sailors; Robin Sanders, RN, Selinsgrove Center; and Dr. L Makkar, Polk Center.

PA Supreme Court Victory: No More Payless Paydays for State Employees!

Unions that represent state employees in PA joined together in a lawsuit to end payless paydays once and for all. The PA Supreme Court has ruled that most state employees must be paid for working during a budget impasse.

Read this Patriot-News article for more information.