staffing shortages
Coverage of staffing shortages in the Nexus archive.
- US labor board more likely to dismiss worker and union charges under Trump, analysis finds
The National Labor Relations Board dismissed 34.7% of unfair labor practice charges filed by unions and 67.4% filed by workers from January 2025 to April 2026, a significant increase compared to 2024. The report attributes this rise to staffing shortages, procedural changes, and a lack of board quorum.
- Wild video shows inmates rioting inside jail after frustrations over access boil over
A February riot at Missouri's St. Louis County Justice Center involved 34 inmates taking control of a housing unit due to frustrations over phone and Wi-Fi access, leading to property damage exceeding $30,800. Officials attributed the unrest to severe staffing shortages, which limited inmate movements and fueled discontent.
- Kerala panel recommends coordinated, surveillance-driven approach to combat infectious diseases
A Kerala panel has recommended a coordinated approach to combat infectious diseases, including a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages in the Health department. The recommendations were submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan.
- In Adamawa, rural PHCs rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages
Rural primary health centers (PHCs) in Adamawa's Girei LGA rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages, with health workers forced to handle multiple roles such as antenatal care, deliveries, and emergency response simultaneously.
- Fired nurses allege retaliation after voicing concerns over conditions at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital allege retaliation after being fired for voicing concerns about unsafe conditions following its acquisition by Prime Healthcare. Unionization efforts by nurses, including Karlie Thorn and Jesus Hernandez, were met with dismissals, prompting a planned strike and demands for reinstatement. The hospital denies retaliating and claims it respects nurses' rights to unionize.