EP 65: Kapi'olani Medical Center, Hawaii, Nursing Strike

Bonus Episode!!

On September 13th, 2024, 600 nurses exerted their legally protected right participating in an unfair labor practice strike at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children. The nurses are represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association/OPEIU Local 50 union. This is their second strike this year. The first one was a seven day strike in January. The 9/13/2024 strike was a planned one-day only strike. Despite the short duration, the hospital went to the media (allegedly) to announce their plans to lockout the nurses indefinitely when they attempt to return to work on September 14, 2024. In addition to being an illegal lockout, it has the potential for setting a very dangerous precedent for nurses and unions everywhere.

Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to support the Kapi'olani nurses. This podcast was recorded on the actual strike line. The hosts share their experiences and what they witnessed. Four of the striking nurses are interviewed and share their individual experiences. Erica and Jessica would like to thank the Kapi'olani nurses and the Hawaii Nurses Association/OPEIU Local 50 for welcoming them. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro, Patrons

02:05 Background

03:37 Jessica Has Night Terrors

04:41 Leis

05:15 Erica Has a Publicist?

07:20 Rubber Ducks

09:03 Ticketing Drivers for Honking

10:05 What's That Smell?

11:30 Gidget Sucks

12:50 Corruption 

13:50  Indefinite Lockout

16:30 Cost of Living in Hawaii

19:04 Rose, President of the HI Nurses Association, Interview

29:49 Transport Nurse Interview

36:00 NICU Nurse Interview

45:13 New Grad Nurse Interview

55:38 Jessica Made a Nurse Cry

58:43 Why Scab Nurses are so damaging 

1:00:03 Enema of the Week Award

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