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Here are the details of the new hospital that'll replace United Medical Center. (Residents living east of river will finally get a maternity ward):pic.twitter.com/wcmG45AIgx
Also coming to Ward 7 & 8 residents: trauma center. This currently isn't the case despite great need. https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/city-desk/article/21084745/southeast-residents-lack-hospital-with-trauma-center-despite-great-need … When asked why there is a level 3 center versus level 1/2, City admin says not every ward needs a level 1 & there will be a surgeons at new hospital.
Successorship clause in deal was a "nonstarter," said Bowser. But City Administrator Rashad Young says there are no provisions in the agreement that blocks or prevents unionization.
When asked about the new operator's anti-union bias, Bowser stressed that "we would not expect management in this case or any case from blocking workers ability to organize." Note: Nurses union hasnt heard anything about agreement beyond what's public.https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/city-desk/article/21086654/george-washington-university-hospital-violated-labor-law-judge-rules …
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