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3,100 California Nurses Strike for Patient Safety Standards

10/31/2025

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On October 30, 2025, about 3,100 nurses from six California hospitals, including San Ramon, staged a one-day strike against Tenet Healthcare to demand safer staffing and patient care.
They say Tenet prioritizes profits over patient safety and uses waivers to bypass staffing ratios, especially in neonatal care, despite negotiations since February.
Deb Edwards, a registered nurse, emphasizes safe staffing to protect vulnerable patients.

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Story summary

On October 30, 2025, about 3,100 nurses from six California hospitals, including San Ramon, staged a one-day strike against Tenet Healthcare to demand safer staffing and patient care.
They say Tenet prioritizes profits over patient safety and uses waivers to bypass staffing ratios, especially in neonatal care, despite negotiations since February.
Deb Edwards, a registered nurse, emphasizes safe staffing to protect vulnerable patients.