Commentary: Union healthcare workers protect NJ patients when laws and regulators cannot

Healthcare workers and patients alike face a growing threat that cannot be addressed through collective bargaining alone, nurse and union leader Debbie White writes.

By: Debbie White

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 1,009

Last Updated: 15 minutes ago

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This Labor Day, New Jerseyans should take a moment to appreciate the nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who care for our communities every day. When healthcare workers have the protection of a union, patients benefit too. Union members can speak up about unsafe conditions, advocate for their patients, and fight for quality healthcare without fear of retaliation.

Over the past three years, Health Professionals and Allied Employees healthcare workers have negotiated …

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