EP 66: Kapi'olani Nursing Strike In Hawaii & the Lockout Aftermath

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss their experiences during a recent nursing strike in Hawaii, including the aftermath, the lockout, and the role of scab nurses. They highlight the importance of union leadership, community support, and the implications of retaliation against nurses. The conversation emphasizes the need for safe staffing and the impact of the strike on patient care, while also calling for greater awareness and support from the public and media. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, Vineyard , or even a WINE CELLAR!, member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Support Kapi'olani Medical Center Nurses: https://hawaiinurses.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hna_opeiu50/?hl=en Listen to the first part where we were recording live on the strike like https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bUFMZswKHd4Dmor56TH2o?si=XDLZegn1RFuQ3ncW5WTCqA&t=138 New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at! https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.