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Portsmouth firefighters’ union is advocating for collective bargaining to address staffing concerns, including mandatory overtime, understaffing, and safety issues. Union leadership highlighted these long-standing challenges as key reasons for the push.

An inmate died at the Thunder Bay Jail on July 1, prompting multiple investigations. First Nation leaders had recently called for the jail's closure due to safety concerns including overcrowding, understaffing, and infrastructure issues at the 100-year-old facility.

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision released two reports highlighting issues in state prisons, including violence, understaffing, and lack of accountability. A 'us versus them' mentality between staff and incarcerated individuals is also noted as a problem.

Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi has urged High Court judges in Uganda to stop citing understaffing and inadequate funding as reasons for delays in dispensing justice and instead focus on finding practical, local solutions to improve case management.

A poll by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found that 80% of UK mental health nurses report unmanageable workloads, with 50% stating patients frequently come to harm due to high caseloads, understaffing, and excessive administrative tasks. Prof Nicola Ranger highlighted a 'perfect storm' of rising demand and insufficient resources, leaving patients without crucial care.