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Fatal Fatigue
It's no secret that healthcare workers are taking care of more patients, but not many people know that they are also working longer hours.

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Critical Issues
Give nurses respect, not roses, during Nurses Week

Pulse Points
• Asking questions about your healthcare may prevent mistakes
• Hospitals act to avoid mix-ups over colored wristbands
• How much do Allied health professional earn?
• Side effects from meds cost patients in more ways than one

A reversal of misfortune for workers
Lawmakers introduce RESPECT Act to amend federal labor law

Lessons on the value of unions: A family affair
Essay on importance of unions to family, community, wins top prize

Legiscope
• Oregon RNs testify on safe patient care
• National nurse advocates return to Capitol Hill
• Effort to close state hospitals challenged

Making Rounds
Updates on local contract agreements and other news from locals

Strong out of the gate
You're making your voice heard with AFT's 'You Decide 2008'

Our Union
News items from AFT divisions