AHMC Seton Medical Center nurses begin 2-day strike
Registered nurses at AHMC Seton Medical Center in Daly City launched a two-day strike Wednesday, calling on AHMC to address issues around patient care, understaffing and a chronic lack of supplies.
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Registered nurses at AHMC Seton Medical Center in Daly City launched a two-day strike Wednesday, calling on AHMC to address issues around patient care, understaffing and a chronic lack of supplies.
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