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Riverhead Medical Workers Demand Fair Wages Amid AI Concerns

2/4/2025

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In Riverhead, New York, employees at Peconic Bay Medical Center rallied for fair wages and safeguards against the rise of artificial intelligence. With their contract expired since November, 600 union members are pushing for a new deal that matches the pay of other Northwell hospitals. Negotiations are set to continue Wednesday, as they strive to avert a strike.

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In Riverhead, New York, employees at Peconic Bay Medical Center rallied for fair wages and safeguards against the rise of artificial intelligence. With their contract expired since November, 600 union members are pushing for a new deal that matches the pay of other Northwell hospitals. Negotiations are set to continue Wednesday, as they strive to avert a strike.