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7,000 nurses at two of NYC’s largest hospitals go on strike

Nurses at two of New York City’s largest hospitals walked off the job Monday in a dispute over pay and staffing levels after a weekend of negotiations failed to produce deals for new contracts, with talks falling apart overnight, CBS New York reported. The walkouts began at 6 a.m. and involve …

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Trial begins for Robert Hadden, former Columbia University gynecologist accused of sexual abuse

Jury selection began Wednesday in the federal trial of a former Columbia University gynecologist accused of sexually abusing patients, including a minor and two who were pregnant. The former doctor, Robert Hadden, was indicted in September 2020 on six counts related to cases in which patients traveled between states for …

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More states are making it easier to learn how much an open job pays

More job seekers will soon be able to tell how big or small a paycheck they can expect for listed openings. Part of an effort to reduce pay disparities for women and minorities, four states — California, New York, Rhode Island and Washington — have salary transparency laws taking effect …

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