Bridget Devane

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Stress and burnout are still causing an exodus of workers from New Jersey hospitals, and the state’s largest nurses union blames under-staffing in the state’s healthcare facilities. https://t.co/u11bNTfMzP

[Make the Road New Jersey 🦋 @MaketheRoadNJ]

🚨BREAKING: new report reveals 700K+ New Jersey workers face barriers to unemployment insurance.

@NJGov must update & expand #UI benefits so no worker is left behind in a time of need. #NoWorkerLeftBehind

Latest from @DanielMunoz100 of @northjersey https://t.co/tLfMwioAem

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Will Gaza aid workers’ deaths prove a turning point? Nurses and healthcare workers demand better job conditions. The #NJSpotlightNews team breaks down today’s top stories. Watch now on @MyNJPBS or online: https://t.co/iICuFsOCaB

[AFT @AFTunion]

"It's really hard to feel good about the place you work when you feel like you're constantly, constantly under stress, and not able to do your job the way you want to do it."

Watch & share: Physical Therapist Kate Robbins on why we need safe staffing. #CodeRed @AFTHealthcare

[New Jersey Policy Perspective @NJPolicy]

New Jersey needs Corporate Business Tax surcharge revenue to balance the budget and continue paying for critical public services.

“The state is operating at a structural deficit, which is neither sustainable nor fiscally responsible.” said @ptrchn1.

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[NJ Time to Care @EarnedSickDayNJ]

#PaidLeaveforAll means #JobProtections
In NJ most workers can take #PaidLeave benefits but they may not be guaranteed the right to return to work after caring for their loved one.
We can fix this!
#CareisEssential
#Caregivers
Thank you @SenGreenstein
https://t.co/UN7OfekK78

[AFT @AFTunion]

We couldn't let LGBTQIA+ History Month end without honoring our president, @rweingarten! She is an attorney, an educator, former president of the United Federation of Teachers, and of course, current president of the AFT.

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

Just talked to @JoannaGagisNJ about the challenges #NJ families face with loved ones who are #disabled and have complex medical issues.

Story is below; our conversation will air tonight @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS. Please tune in to join us!!

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[For the Many NJ @ForTheManyNJ]

The number one item on @StevenFulop's transportation plan is extending the CBT Surtax to fill @NJTRANSIT's looming budget shortfall. However, NJ has an opportunity to make a fiscally and socially responsible decision before December 31st of this year.
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[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

NJ Spotlight News with @BriVannozziNJ starts in one hour. Tonight, RWJ University Hospital nurses are on strike following failed contract negotiations. Then, as AI develops, how will it affect journalism in NJ?

Watch on-air, online or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Contract negotiations between nurses and RWJ University Hospital started in April. Unable to reach an agreement, nurses say they’re fighting for the safety of themselves and their patients, but the hospital says the move “serves no one’s best interest.” https://t.co/xtcy4JhKD9

[Bridget Devane @BridgetDevane]

RWJUH Nurses Poised to Strike over Safer Staffing - https://t.co/0qiH4byr6j #SafeStaffingSavesLives

[Daniel Han (@danieljhan.bksy.social) @danieljhan_]

Talking to many people today on the legacy of the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. This impassioned floor speech on marriage equality has come up a few times.

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[NJ Spotlight News @NJSpotlightNews]

Despite criticism, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved the merger of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New Jersey Medical School. Leaders argue that it would leverage resources to attract more funding for research and garner more academic talent. https://t.co/Gvq3pRPdD9

[New Jersey Citizen Action @NJCitizenAction]

It's a historic day for New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy signs bills that can bring Rx costs down for New Jerseayans, including the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Council.

Many thanks to @LD7Singleton, @JohnFMcKeon, @SenJoeVitale, @AARPNJ and so many others!

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

.@RutgersBHS says @Rutgers_NJMS @RWJMS would be stronger together, but elected officials, faculty & health care leaders think otherwise. As of now, vote set for 11am today.

My story on this merger/consolidation proposal via @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS
https://t.co/R4GIgRfDRu

[City of Newark @CityofNewarkNJ]

We are saddened to announce the passing of two Newark Firefighters, Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr., who each died while fighting a fire at Port Newark that began July 5 and continued into July 6.

Our deepest condolences go to the families and loved ones of the fallen.

[Lilo Stainton @LiloStainton]

Democratic lawmakers added $1BILL+ to the $54.3B budget @GovMurphy signed w/ $35mill more for @UnivHospNewark - #NJ's only public hospital. But some health care advocates call that $$ level "disappointing" & "shameful."
My story @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS
https://t.co/7ITVbe4jvt

[Bridget Devane @BridgetDevane]

@NJCIE @BBESNJ Love this❤️ Congratulations @ZylinskiAlison so well deserved!

[NJ Time to Care @EarnedSickDayNJ]

Almost all NJ working dads pay into our paid leave program but not all dads can take paid leave for fear of job loss. Let's change that. https://t.co/PvMM3kibL9 @GovMurphy @SenPresScutari @SpeakerCoughlin @EarnedSickDayNJ @NJPolicy #Jobprotection #PaidLeaveForAll