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Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence

Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
NPR News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 10:00 UTC By Lynn Arditi 1 min read
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In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.(Image credit: Teamsters J.C.43)

In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.

(Image credit: Teamsters J.C.43)

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